Description Germany's first offshore lighthouse, in service until 1964. Leuchtturm Roter sand belongs to Germany's best known lighthouses shown on postcards and stamps from German Post (Deutsche Post €0.55).
Tower was planned in 1878. First trialof erection in 1881 failed as caisson, on which it should be erected was destroyed on October 13th, 1881 during a storm.
Second attempt in 1883 was successful.
Tower is today not in use anymore. It is just a monument.
Leuchtturm Roter Sand is situated approximately 7 kilometres northeast of Wangerooge at 53° 51' 18" N, 8° 04' 54" E.
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