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Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Oc Green 6s🇩🇪Stralsund, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse

The Andershof Oberfeuer, built in 1937, is a square skeletal steel tower standing 15 meters tall, painted with red and white horizontal bands. It is located 440 meters south-southwest of its paired front light, forming a navigational range for westbound vessels. The light emits a green occulting flash every 6 seconds from a focal height of 39 meters, with a geographic range of 16.9 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. This structure functions as the rear light for a range assisting navigation in the waters near Stralsund.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for westbound shipping, providing precise guidance as the rear light of a navigational range. Its unique feature is the huge pentagonal daymark, painted white with a red border, which enhances its visibility and distinctiveness for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc G 6s
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1937

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Stralsund
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Rear light for a westbound range in Germany, located 440 m south-southwest of the front light.
Latitude
54.2705°
Longitude
13.1175°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stralsund(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
C2644.1
NGA No.
6096
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Andershof Oberfeuer displays the characteristic Oc Green 6s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stralsund at 2.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Stahlbrode (6.2 NM ESE), Grimmen (9.5 NM SSW), Karnin (11.3 NM W), Suhrendorf (11.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Andershof Oberfeuer Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.