Roter Sand Lighthouse
Roter Sand is a lighthouse in the North Sea, in the Weser estuary. It entered service in 1885. The light was deactivated in 1986 but the tower still serves as a day beacon. Roter Sand Lighthouse was the first building ever to be erected directly on the sea floor.
| Location | Offshore, mouth of the Weser River German Bight |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53.855°N 8.079167°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1885 |
| Foundation | steel caisson basement |
| Construction | cast iron |
| Height | 28 metres (92 ft) |
| Shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | tower with horizontal white and red bands, black basement, lantern and roof |
| Operator | Förderverein Leuchtturm Roter Sand |
| Heritage | kulturdenkmal |
| Light | |
| Deactivated | 1986 |
| Focal height | 24 metres (79 ft) |
On 1 October 2010, the structure was awarded the title "Historical Monument of Engineering in Germany" (Historisches Wahrzeichen der Ingenieurbaukunst in Deutschland) by the Federal Chamber of Engineers.
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