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Notes:
The church in Goedereede was built over a period of about 55 years (1467-1512). From 1552, an open coal fire was maintained eight months a year, and then all year during the French period. In 1834, a second order lens was installed in the tower. It was replaced by a first order lens in 1879. The light was discontinued in 1912 when the Westhoofd Lighthouse (Ouddorp) was established a few miles away. Tower Height: 173 Height of Focal Plane: 148 Characteristic and Range: Fixed white light, visible for 18 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Square stone church tower.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1834 Date Deactivated: 1912 Current Use: Church and museum. Open To Public? Yes.
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