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Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇩🇪Altefähr, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse

This square, skeletal concrete tower was built in 1938 and first lit the same year. Standing 18 meters tall, its focal height is 30 meters. The structure features red and white horizontal bands, aiding visibility during the day. Its light emits an occulting white signal, with a 6-second cycle, providing a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located beside a farm road about 4 km northeast of Altefähr. While the site is open, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: The Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer is essential for guiding vessels entering the Strelasund from the northwest. It functions as the reverse range for the Bock Range, contributing to the navigation system in this strait.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1938

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

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

Location

City
Altefähr
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Located beside a farm road about 4 km northeast of Altefähr, it guides vessels entering the Strelasund from the northwest.
Latitude
54.3521°
Longitude
13.1518°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stralsund(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
C2585.1
NGA No.
5896
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer displays the characteristic Oc White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stralsund at 3.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Suhrendorf (6.9 NM N), Stahlbrode (8.5 NM SSE), Schaprode (9.6 NM N), Neuendorf-Hiddensee (10.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bessiner Haken 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 Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
Bessiner Haken 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 Bessiner Haken Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bessiner Haken 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.