Lighthouse Gellen on Hiddensee island on November 1st 2001 during the first
autumn storm. When the wind blows with force 11, the crossing-over to Hiddensee by ferry
is an adventure. Another highlight is the walk along the west beach (if there still is a
beach in this weather).
(direction and cross light, works since 1904,
height of tower 12 m, height of fire 10 m,
range of light white 15 sm -
red 11 sm - green 10 sm, characteristic
[Oc (2) WRG 10s] two occultations every ten seconds,
int. No.: C 2586)
[ (1s) - 2s - (1s) - 6s ]
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Lighthouse
Gellen
at a stamp
from 1974.
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