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Hiddensee Unterfeuer Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇩🇪Insel Hiddensee, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hiddensee Unterfeuer Lighthouse

Hiddensee Unterfeuer is a 13-meter tall square skeletal tower constructed of steel, built in 1979. It is painted white and carries a rectangular daymark with a red base and a white vertical stripe. The light emits an occulting white signal, with the light being obscured for a short period every 6 seconds. Its focal height is 14 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. This lower range light is situated on a marshy islet off the east side of Hiddensee, an island in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It operates in conjunction with another light to guide vessels.

Why it matters: This light is essential for safe navigation in the complex waters east of Hiddensee, forming a range to guide vessels through specific channels or into nearby harbors.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1979

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Vitte (Hiddensee)(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C2589.5.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square white skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe

Location

City
Insel Hiddensee
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
on a marshy island off the east side of Hiddensee
Latitude
54.5485°
Longitude
13.1238°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hiddensee Unterfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Hiddensee 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 Hiddensee Unterfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hiddensee Unterfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Vitte (Hiddensee) at 1.3 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Neuendorf-Hiddensee (1.8 NM SW), Neuendorf (1.8 NM SW), Schaprode (2.7 NM SE), Suhrendorf (4.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hiddensee Unterfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hiddensee 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 Hiddensee Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
Hiddensee 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 Hiddensee Unterfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hiddensee 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.