De Ven

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The Grade II listed lighthouse De Ven is on the dike of the IJsselmeer in the Dutch village Oosterdijk about four miles from Enkhuizen. The tower has a height of 15 meters and a height of fire of 17 meters.

History

The tower was built in 1699-1700 and is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Netherlands. After a fire in 1819, the tower was repaired. Since 1966, the lighthouse is a listed building.

Description

  • Construction period: 1699-1700
  • Tower height: 15 meters
  • Height of the omnidirectional light: 17 meters
  • Range of light: 20 km
  • Light intensity: 2200 candela
  • Protected Monument: yes, since 1966
  • Radar: No
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