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Mike
August 5, 2025
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At the foot of the Urk lighthouse, a nautophone, also known as a fog horn, has stood since 1952: an acoustic navigation aid that regularly emits a deep, low sound during fog to help sailors find their way in areas of poor visibility.
The history of fog signals in Urk begins in 1906 with a fog bell next to the lighthouse. This was replaced in 1918 by an air horn that generated sound using compressed air. Then, in 1952, the modern nautophone was installed, currently located on the stone embankment near the lighthouse.
The history of fog signals in Urk begins in 1906 with a fog bell next to the lighthouse. This was replaced in 1918 by an air horn that generated sound using compressed air. Then, in 1952, the modern nautophone was installed, currently located on the stone embankment near the lighthouse.
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