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Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Oc White 4s🇩🇪DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse

This cylindrical tower, 53 meters in height, was erected in 2010 and began operation that same year. It is painted with black and white horizontal bands and includes a gallery. The light's focal height is 50 meters, offering a geographic range of 18.7 nautical miles. The light shows a white flash every 4 seconds. Public access is permitted to the site, but the tower remains inaccessible.

Why it matters: This structure functions as the upper component of a navigational range, aligning with a lower light to direct ships through a defined channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc W 4s
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
18.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2010

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
53m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands

Structure: round cylindrical tower with gallery, painted with black and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Sea Region
An upper range light located about 1.1 km northwest of its corresponding front light, likely guiding vessels in the vicinity of Gelbsand.
Latitude
53.9849°
Longitude
8.6124°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cuxhaven(7.6 km)
Admiralty No.
B1348.5
NGA No.
10439.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Gelbsand Oberfeuer displays the characteristic Oc White 4s. 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 Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cuxhaven at 8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include FRIEDRICHSKOOG (9.5 NM E), Altenbruch Reede (10.5 NM SSE), Büsum (11.8 NM NE), Meldorf (13.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gelbsand 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 Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Gelbsand Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gelbsand 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.