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Drigge Unterfeuer Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Drigge Unterfeuer Lighthouse

The Drigge Unterfeuer, built in 1937, is a 14-meter square skeletal tower painted white with a red horizontal band. It guides westbound vessels toward Stralsund as they approach the Drigge peninsula. Its light emits two green flashes every 10 seconds, with a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The tower stands 15 meters above sea level. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. This lighthouse is located near Gustow in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding maritime traffic navigating the Strelasund, specifically directing vessels westbound toward Stralsund past the Drigge peninsula.

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
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

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
Gustow
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Strelasund, guiding vessels westbound toward Stralsund as they approach the Drigger Ort (Drigge peninsula)
Latitude
54.2895°
Longitude
13.1645°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stralsund(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
C2638
NGA No.
6064
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Drigge Unterfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Drigge Unterfeuer 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 Unterfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Drigge Unterfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stralsund at 2.4 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Stahlbrode (5.4 NM SE), Suhrendorf (10.7 NM N), Grimmen (11.1 NM SSW), Karnin (12.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Drigge Unterfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Drigge 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 Drigge Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
Drigge 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 Drigge Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Drigge 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.