Borkumriff IV, Borkum

Name: Borkumriff IV
Address: Am Neuen Hafen 9, Borkum, 26757, Germany
Telephone: +49 4922 2030

#6 among attractions in Borkum

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Borkumriff was a lightship position from 1875 to 1988, originally at 53° 51′ 0″ N, 6° 26′ 0″ E, then later at position 53° 43′ 0″ N, 6° 23′ 0″ E, about 30 kilometers northwest of the island of Borkum in one of the main shipping lanes of the German Bight. The ships deployed had the designation Feuerschiff Borkumriff during active operations at this position.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°33'43"N, 6°44'51"E

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Am Neuen Hafen 9Borkum 26757 Germany

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+49 4922 2030

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Borkumriff IV – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Borkum Großer Light, Kleiner Leuchtturm, Maria Meeresstern, Christ Church.

4 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Borkum Großer Light, Borkum
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Lighthouse
Kleiner Leuchtturm, Borkum
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Church
Maria Meeresstern, Borkum
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Church
Christ Church, Borkum
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Memorial
Gedenkstein für die auf Borkum ermordeten Soldaten der US-Airforce, Borkum
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Church
Reformed Church, Borkum
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Beach
Brauerplate, Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park
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