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Plau am See Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 4s🇩🇪Plau am See, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Plau am See Lighthouse

A 13.5 meter octagonal wood lighthouse stands at the end of the town pier in Plau am See. Built in 2012, it features a lantern and a double gallery. The structure's construction was part of a project to reconstruct the town pier. Its operational light has a geographic range of 11.2 nautical miles. The light exhibits an occulting white characteristic, appearing for 4 seconds. This lighthouse serves the 14 km long and up to 5 km wide Plauer See lake.

Why it matters: This lighthouse clearly marks the end of the town pier for recreational boaters on Plauer See, ensuring safe passage in the busy resort area. Its accessible lower gallery also makes it a local tourist attraction.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc 4s
Focal Height
12.5m
Geographic Range
11.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2012

Significant events: built as part of a project to reconstruct the town pier

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wismar(39.8 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13.5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Material
wood

Structure: A 13.5 m octagonal wood lighthouse with lantern and double gallery.

Location

City
Plau am See
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Plauer See is a lake about 14 km (9 mi) long and up to 5 km (3 mi) wide; Plau am See is a resort town on the west side of the lake. Located at the end of the town pier.
Latitude
53.4608°
Longitude
12.2767°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Plau am See Lighthouse at night?+
Plau am See displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Plau am See Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Plau am See Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rechlin at 17.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include MALCHIN (24.4 NM NE), Neustadt-Glewe (25.2 NM W), Kronskamp (28.4 NM N), Zechlinerhütte (28.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Plau am See Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Plau am See 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.
How can I track vessels near Plau am See Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Plau am See 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.