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Name: Borkum Light  

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Also known as: Borkum Grosser Light

Also known as: Greater Borkum Light

Nearest Town or City:
Borkum Island, , Germany

Location: North Sea, northwest Germany.


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Photo: Holger Decker

Managing Organization:
Ministry of Transport

Tower Height: 197

Height of Focal Plane: 207

Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 12 seconds.

Description of Tower: Brown conical tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1817

Date Present Tower Built: 1879

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.


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