North Tower

The North Tower lighthouse is located on the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog, one of the Frisian Islands, on the edge of the North Sea in the Netherlands. The lighthouse was built in 1854 by H.G. Jansen and A. van Rhyn and has been a vital aid to navigation for mariners in the area.

The North Tower is a tapered cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, constructed from brick and dimension stone. It stands at a height of 36 meters and has a focal height of 44 meters. The lighthouse is painted red with a white lantern and has an intensity of 2,500,000 cd, with a range of 28 nautical miles.

The North Tower is still active and issues weather reports for the coastal waters. In 1998, it was painted red, giving it a distinctive appearance. The lighthouse is also a Rijksmonument, a national heritage site in the Netherlands, and is considered an important part of the country's maritime history. With its rich history and striking appearance, the North Tower is a notable landmark on the island of Schiermonnikoog.

Light and tower

It has a tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of brick, [[dimension stone]]. Its daymark is red tower and dome, white lantern. The light has a focal height of 44 metres. The light has a range of 28 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl(4) W 20s (28).

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