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Andershof Unterfeuer Lighthouse

Oc Red/White/Green 6s🇩🇪Stralsund, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Andershof Unterfeuer Lighthouse

The Andershof Unterfeuer, built in 1937, is a white square skeletal tower with a red horizontal band. It stands 14 meters tall, with its light positioned 22 meters above sea level. This light emits an occulting red, white, and green signal with a 6-second cycle. It is located on the waterfront southeast of Andershof, south of Stralsund, and within 3 kilometers of the city's port. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light serves as the front of a range guiding vessels approaching Stralsund and as a sector light for those departing. It helps mariners maintain their course within the Strelasund channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red/White/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red/White/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc R W G 6s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1937

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red horizontal band

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white with a red horizontal band

Location

City
Stralsund
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Located on the waterfront just southeast of Andershof, a village on the Strelasund south of Stralsund.
Latitude
54.2720°
Longitude
13.1243°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stralsund(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
C2644
NGA No.
6084
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Andershof Unterfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Andershof Unterfeuer displays the characteristic Oc Red/White/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 red/white/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Andershof Unterfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Andershof Unterfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stralsund at 2.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Stahlbrode (6 NM ESE), Grimmen (9.7 NM SSW), Karnin (11.5 NM W), Suhrendorf (11.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Andershof Unterfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Andershof Unterfeuer 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 Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
Andershof Unterfeuer 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 Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Andershof Unterfeuer 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.