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Zeughoek Lighthouse

Oc White 5s🇳🇱Medemblik, NLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Zeughoek Lighthouse

The Zeughoek lighthouse is a square steel skeletal tower with a gallery, standing 14 meters tall and with a focal height of 15 meters. Originally first lit in 1930, the current structure was built in 1969. An earlier lighthouse, established at this site in 1930, had been moved from Den Oever. The operational lighthouse emitted a single white occulting flash every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. It was deactivated in 2009. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The relocation of an earlier lighthouse to this site in 1930 and its subsequent replacement in 1969 demonstrate the evolving needs of coastal navigation infrastructure.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc W 5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1969
First Lit
1930

Significant events: Earlier lighthouse moved from Den Oever in 1930, old tower replaced in 1969, inactive since 2009

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
steel skeletal tower with gallery
Material
steel

Structure: square unpainted steel skeletal tower with gallery

Location

City
Medemblik
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Region
North Holland
Sea Region
on a headland about 7 km southeast of Den Oever, within the municipality of Hollands Kroon.
Latitude
52.7738°
Longitude
5.1125°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Medemblik(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
B0877.9.
ARLHS No.
NET-003
Wikidata
Q95974585 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Zeughoek Lighthouse at night?+
Zeughoek displays the characteristic Oc White 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Zeughoek Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Zeughoek Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MEDEMBLIK at 0.6 NM to the SW. Other ports served include ANDIJK (4.2 NM ESE), MIDDENMEER (4.7 NM WNW), Wieringerwerf (5 NM NW), Wieringermeer (5.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Zeughoek Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Zeughoek 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 Zeughoek Lighthouse?+
Zeughoek 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 Zeughoek Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Zeughoek 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.