Zuyder Sea lighthouse tour

for amateur radio operators

NET-026 Urk

Town Urk
Location Urk waterfront
Position Lat (dms) 52°39’40” N
Position Long (dms) 5°35’31” E
QTH-locator JO22TP
Year built 1845
Material Stone
Height construction (m)  18,5 m
Height light (m) 27 m
Range light (mi) 18 nm
Characterisic Fl.W5s

Additional information:

Town has a (general guide) light since unknown date, but at least since 1617. The former island of Urk is now landlocked. National monument since 1980 (nr. 35880). 
The community’s fleet is based in Urk harbour

Last updated: August 2020