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Gollwitz West Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 5s🇩🇪Insel Poel, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gollwitz West Lighthouse

The Gollwitz West lighthouse, built in 1995, is a 21-meter tall white skeletal tower constructed of steel. It features a gallery and guides vessels departing Wismar. This structure, located about 200 meters west of the original lighthouse, aids navigation through a west-to-east channel jog. Its light displays white, red, or green, with an occulting characteristic of one color every 5 seconds. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels departing Wismar, providing precise directional guidance through a specific west-to-east channel jog.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc WRG 5s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1995

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

Location

City
Insel Poel
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Guides vessels leaving Wismar on a west to east jog in the channel, located about 200 m west of the historic lighthouse.
Latitude
54.0239°
Longitude
11.4674°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wismar(7.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C1398
NGA No.
3330
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gollwitz West Lighthouse at night?+
Gollwitz West displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 5s. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Gollwitz West Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gollwitz West Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is KIRCHDORF at 2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Rerik (6.9 NM NE), Wismar (7.3 NM S), Wohlenberg (9.4 NM SW), Ostseebad Kuhlungsborn (12.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gollwitz West Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gollwitz West 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 Gollwitz West Lighthouse?+
Gollwitz West 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 Gollwitz West Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gollwitz West 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.