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Lange Jaap Lighthouse (Huisduinen)

Lange Jaap Lighthouse (Huisduinen)

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Lange Jaap Lighthouse (Huisduinen)

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Location: Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

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3. Donkere Duinen Forest Path – Grafelijkheidsduinen loop from Den Helder

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Andrea

November 2, 2019

Before the establishment of the Lange Jaap, the shipping off the coast around Den Helder and Texel was secured by various lighthouses and beacons. In addition, there was a tower on the site of today's Fort Kijkduin, where wood and coal were burned to warn ships of dangers. In 1822, a forty-four meter high stone tower was erected on the site of the fort, and a beacon equipped with 26 oil lamps and mirrors was installed. In 1853, the mirrors were replaced by a lens system before the old tower became superfluous in 1878 with the construction of the Lange Jaap.

de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leuchtturm_Huisduinen

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JR56

October 2, 2022

The Lange Jaap can be seen from a great distance and is therefore a good orientation aid for tours in the area.
At a height of 63.45 meters, the Lange Jaap was the highest lighthouse in the Netherlands for a long time before it was replaced by the new Maasvlakte lighthouse. The Lange Jaap is still the highest cast-iron lighthouse in Europe. Construction of the tower began in 1877 and it was put into operation on April 1, 1878. The lighthouse has a hexagonal basic shape and consists of cast-iron plates bolted together with a total weight of 506,100 kilograms. The architect of the tower was Quirinus Harder. The "Lange Jaap" has been a listed building since 1988.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leuchtturm_Huisduinen

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Diederik

September 13, 2021

Looking at the beautiful light in the dark at the bottom of the Lange Jaap.

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