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Drigge Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Oc (2) Green 10s🇩🇪Gustow, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Drigge Oberfeuer Lighthouse

This square skeletal metal tower, built in 1937, stands 23 meters tall and is painted with red and white horizontal bands. It serves as the rear range light, situated 535 meters northwest of its matching front light. The Drigge Oberfeuer emits a green light with two occultations every 10 seconds. Its focal height reaches 24 meters, and it has a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for safe navigation, forming a critical part of a system that guides vessels through specific German waterways. Its synchronized green occulting light, paired with the front light, provides mariners with precise alignment cues.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) Green 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc(2) G 10s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1937

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
metal

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

Location

City
Gustow
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
A rear range light in Germany, located 535m northwest of its corresponding front light, guiding vessels through local waters.
Latitude
54.2928°
Longitude
13.1583°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stralsund(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
C2638.1
NGA No.
6068
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Drigge Oberfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Drigge Oberfeuer displays the characteristic Oc (2) Green 10s — 2 green flashes every 10 seconds. 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 Drigge Oberfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Drigge Oberfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stralsund at 2.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Stahlbrode (5.7 NM SE), Suhrendorf (10.5 NM N), Grimmen (11.2 NM SSW), Karnin (12.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Drigge Oberfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Drigge 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 Drigge Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
Drigge 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 Drigge Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Drigge 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.