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Blokhus Seamark

Blokhus Seamark

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Blokhus Seamark

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Location: Jammerbugt, North Denmark, Denmark

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1. Blokhus Beach – Blokhus Beach loop from Saltum

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2. Blokhus Beach – Blokhus Beach loop from Blokhus

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3. Blokhus Beach – Blokhus Sea Mark loop from Blokhus

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Karsten

October 3, 2020

The navigation mark or beacon in Blokhus is at 57 degrees 215 'and is 15 m high. Its purpose was to prevent stranding and thus to increase safety at sea. Today it is the symbol of Blokhus.

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Jörg

September 13, 2022

The beacon is a navigation mark to prevent stranding. Today it is the symbol of Blokhus.

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JR56

July 17, 2024

The sea mark or beacon in Blokhus is located at 57 degrees 215'
and is 15 m high.
The purpose of a sea mark was to prevent strandings and thus increase safety at sea.
Originally, however, it was Hune Church, which at the time was completely free and had a view of the sea, that was the sea mark of Blokhus, because at that time there were no high dunes like today. However, the church could not tell sailors where they were. For this reason, around 1880 it was decided to put up 23 sea marks along the west coast of Jutland, each with its own shape, which were also marked on the nautical chart and gave ships their position. At the same time, an experienced sailor could calculate the distance to the treacherous coastline.

The Blokhus sea mark, the beacon, was erected in 1882 and rebuilt in 1898 with iron legs, as the original wooden legs made of larch wood caused the beacon to sway and wobble in harsh weather. In 1944, the German troops blew up the sea mark and when Blokhus was rebuilt after the war, no one thought of rebuilding the beacon, as its function was no longer important in relation to the new navigation technology.

In 2006, the Blokhus sea mark was rebuilt as a landmark according to the original drawings, on the initiative of the Blokhus and Surrounding Area Landowners' Association, but this time instead of iron legs, it was made of glued wood, which can withstand any storm.

The original position was also changed, as holiday homes were built here over the years.

visitnordvestkysten.de/nordvestkysten/planen/blokhus-sea-mark-gdk1105017

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JR56

August 7, 2024

At Blokhus Beach, Blokhus' landmark stands on top of the dune, majestically looking out over the sea.

Blokhus' distinctive red sea mark was erected in 1884 along with 25 other sea marks on the west coast of Jutland to warn sailors of the treacherous coast and prevent ships from running aground.

Each sea mark was given a unique look so that sailors always knew exactly where they were.

In 1944, the Blokhus sea mark was blown up by the Germans, and it was not until 2006 that a faithful copy of the original sea mark was rebuilt.

Not to help sailors, who now have far more advanced navigation techniques, but to revive Blokhus' maritime identity. Today, the sea mark is a reminder of the town's long and exciting history of maritime trade and fishing.

feriepartner.de/blokhus/urlaub-daenemark/das-historical-blokhus

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Location: Jammerbugt, North Denmark, Denmark

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