Managing Organization: Water and Shipping Authority Lübeck
Notes: After this light was discontinued in 2000, the 50 foot tower was dismantled and moved to the grounds of the Water and Shipping Authority in Wismar, Haffeld. Only a small portion of the lower skeletal portion of the original tower was retained when it was reassembled in its new location. Characteristic and Range: Oc (2) WRG 12 s Description of Tower: White round tower with two galleries; lower part is open square skeletal framework; lantern roof green.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1859: Unlit wooden 34-foot beacon. 1870: Beacon raised in height to 48 feet. 1888: New daybeacon. 1906: Wooden lighthouse. Date Established: 1938 Date Present Tower Built: 1938
Tower Moved? 2000 Date Deactivated: 2000 Date Automated: 1978 Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
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