Stavoren Lighthouse
The Stavoren Lighthouse is a lighthouse near Stavoren on the IJsselmeer, in the Netherlands. On two nearby piers are a red and a green light beacon for the Stavoren harbor. All were built in 1885 (probably by Quirinus Harder) and are Rijksmonuments since 1999. The lighthouse was restored in 2001.
 Stavoren Lighthouse | |
| Location | Stavoren, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°53′17″N 5°21′27.4″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1885 |
| Construction | cast iron skeletal tower |
| Height | 15.7 metres (52 ft) |
| Shape | hexagonal pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | red tower and dome, white lantern |
| Heritage | Rijksmonument  |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 15 metres (49 ft) |
| Intensity | 3,000 cd |
| Range | 12 nautical miles (22 km) |
| Characteristic | white light, 2 s on, 2 s off |
| Netherlands no. | NL-1996[1] |
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Northern Netherlands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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