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Bessiner Haken Unterfeuer Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇩🇪Rambin, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bessiner Haken Unterfeuer Lighthouse

The Bessiner Haken Unterfeuer is a 11-meter tall square skeletal tower built of steel in 1938. It is painted with red and white horizontal bands. This front range light stands beside a farm road about 4 kilometers northeast of Altefähr. Its white light has an occulting characteristic, showing for a duration of 6 seconds. The geographic range of this light is 11 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This light is part of a navigational range that guides vessels entering the Strelasund from the northwest, essential for regional shipping traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1938

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
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
Rambin
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Guides vessels entering the Strelasund from the northwest, located beside a farm road about 4 km northeast of Altefähr.
Latitude
54.3690°
Longitude
13.1268°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stralsund(3.4 km)
Admiralty No.
C2585
NGA No.
5892
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bessiner Haken Unterfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Bessiner Haken Unterfeuer 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 Unterfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bessiner Haken Unterfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stralsund at 3.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Suhrendorf (5.9 NM N), Schaprode (8.7 NM N), Neuendorf-Hiddensee (9.4 NM N), Neuendorf (9.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bessiner Haken Unterfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bessiner Haken 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 Bessiner Haken Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
Bessiner Haken 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 Bessiner Haken Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bessiner Haken 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.