Lighthouse Kaiserschleuse

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The pingel tower at the Kaiserschleuse

The lighthouse Kaiserschleuse (also called the Pingelturm ) stands east on the pier at the entrance to the Kaiserhafen in Bremerhaven . The Kaiserschleuse Ostfeuer , which is still in operation , was built in 1900 by the port director Rudolf Rudloff and is the northernmost lighthouse in the seaside town. The lighthouse has been a listed building since 1984. The height of the structure is 15 m, the height of the beacon 10 m.

The lighthouse carries a fog bell that is still in operation today.

Individual evidence

  1. Pingelturm - The only lighthouse with a fog bell
  2. ^ Monument database of the LfD

Web links

Commons : Leuchtturm Kaiserschleuse  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Coordinates: 53 ° 33 '13 "  N , 8 ° 33' 35.8"  E