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Since November 29, 1984, the '''Blankenese High Lighthouse''' or known as ''Blankenese Lighthouse Upper'', together with the [[Blankenese Low Lighthouse]], forms a [[Leading lights|range of lights]] for ships sailing upriver on the [[Elbe]]. With 8,410 meters it is the longest range of the [[Unterelbe]]. The lighthouse is located in the [[Hamburg]] district of [[Hamburg-Blankenese | Blankenese]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=99476 | title=Lighthouse Blankenese Upper |work=Skyscraperpage.com |accessdate=29 June 2015}}</ref> |
Since November 29, 1984, the '''Blankenese High Lighthouse''' or known as ''Blankenese Lighthouse Upper'', together with the [[Blankenese Low Lighthouse]], forms a [[Leading lights|range of lights]] for ships sailing upriver on the [[Elbe]]. With 8,410 meters it is the longest range of the [[Unterelbe]]. The lighthouse is located in the [[Hamburg]] district of [[Hamburg-Blankenese | Blankenese]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=99476 | title=Lighthouse Blankenese Upper |work=Skyscraperpage.com |accessdate=29 June 2015}}</ref> |
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The 40-meters tall, white-and-red-striped concrete tower with a red steel lantern house was constructed in 1983.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=68977319 |title=Diagrams |work=Skyscraperpage.com |accessdate=29 June 2015}}</ref> It is located in ''Baurs Park'' on the ''Kanonenberg'', approximately 1,340 meters from the front light. Inside it has a |
The 40-meters tall, white-and-red-striped concrete tower with a red steel lantern house was constructed in 1983.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=68977319 |title=Diagrams |work=Skyscraperpage.com |accessdate=29 June 2015}}</ref> It is located in ''Baurs Park'' on the ''Kanonenberg'', approximately 1,340 meters from the front light. Inside it has a [[helix]] [[staircase]] leading to the top. |
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The eleven-ton lantern house was assembled using a mobile crane. Because of its height, the tower has an [[Beacon | obstacle lighting]] for air transport. |
The eleven-ton lantern house was assembled using a mobile crane. Because of its height, the tower has an [[Beacon | obstacle lighting]] for air transport. |
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| Location | Blankenese, Hamburg |
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| Coordinates | 53°33′22″N 9°48′58″E / 53.55602°N 9.81614°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1983 |
| Construction | Reinforced concrete |
| Height | 40 metres (130 ft), height of light 39 metres (128 ft) |
| Shape | Cylinder Tower, 4 Signals lamps |
| Markings | White and Red |
| Power source | mains electricity  |
| Light | |
| First lit | since 1983 |
| Focal height | 84 metres (276 ft) |
| Lens | electric |
| Intensity | 16 Mcd |
| Range | 8,410 metres (4.54 nmi) |
| Characteristic | Glt. W 4s (Equal Light, White, 4 Seconds) |
Since November 29, 1984, the Blankenese High Lighthouse or known as Blankenese Lighthouse Upper, together with the Blankenese Low Lighthouse, forms a range of lights for ships sailing upriver on the Elbe. With 8,410 meters it is the longest range of the Unterelbe. The lighthouse is located in the Hamburg district of Blankenese.[1]
The 40-meters tall, white-and-red-striped concrete tower with a red steel lantern house was constructed in 1983.[2] It is located in Baurs Park on the Kanonenberg, approximately 1,340 meters from the front light. Inside it has a helix staircase leading to the top.
The eleven-ton lantern house was assembled using a mobile crane. Because of its height, the tower has an obstacle lighting for air transport.
The lighthouse is remotely controlled by the Seemanshöft Pilot Centre.
References
- ^ "Lighthouse Blankenese Upper". Skyscraperpage.com. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Diagrams". Skyscraperpage.com. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
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