On April 22, 1988, the 172-year history of manned lightships came to an end in the mouth of the Elbe near Cuxhaven. As "floating beacons" of international shipping, these pointed the way safely through the sandbanks to the mouth of the Elbe or to the sea. The crews were not only necessary to operate the lightships, but they also helped people in distress at sea or called for help by radio, observed shipping traffic, wind, water and weather and passed on reports. A lightship had to hold its position under all circumstances.

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Location: Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony, Germany

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