Neufeld Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Neufeld Lighthouse
Constructed in 1897 on the southern bank of the Elbe River, close to Cuxhaven, Germany, the Neufeld lighthouse provided guidance for ships. Its purpose was to assist vessels navigating the active channel linking Germany's interior to the North Sea. For over eighty years, its beam helped sailors traverse the frequently misty conditions on this primary shipping route. The structure was deactivated in 1980 and later removed, with its existence now documented in historical records and vintage images.
Why it matters: This navigation aid contributed to the secure transit of commercial ships during a time of considerable growth in maritime commerce on the lower Elbe.
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Neufeld lighthouse once marked the south bank of the Elbe River, positioned just above the bustling port city of Cuxhaven. From its establishment in 1897, it guided vessels navigating the crucial waterways leading to and from the North Sea. This stretch of the Elbe is a vital artery for shipping, connecting inland Germany with global trade routes, and the lighthouse played its part in ensuring safe passage through these busy, often fog-shrouded waters. For over eight decades, its light cut through the darkness, a familiar sight for mariners making their way along the river's course. After serving its purpose for many years, adapting to changes in navigation technology and river management, the Neufeld lighthouse was ultimately deactivated in 1980. Following its decommissioning, the structure was later demolished, leaving behind only historical records and the memories of those who relied on its light. Today, its presence is recalled through historic postcards and maritime archives, a quiet testament to a bygone era of river navigation along Germany's northern coast.
Location
- City
- Cuxhaven
- Country
- 🇩🇪Germany
- Region
- Lower Saxony
- Sea Region
- South bank just above Cuxhaven
- Latitude
- 53.8688°
- Longitude
- 8.7052°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1897
Significant events: deactivated in 1980, later demolished
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Cuxhaven(0.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- FED-161
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