Stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted red with one very broad white horizontal band.
This light marks the extreme northwestern corner of
Indonesia.
Breueh island was devastated by the tsunami of 26 December 2004, but this lighthouse
was far above the waves. Some of its support buildings were destroyed,
however.
19/01/2012
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Jojo
10/01/2012
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Jojo
In the far north, east of Meulingge the unique historical remnant; the 132 year old light house "Willem's-Toren", still in operation. Willem's Toren is worth a visit. Besides the tall classical tower, there are buildings from three different times.
The oldest buildings are intertwined by roots and trees. Two generators form the 1940ies are still producing the needed electricity. The light house staff can help out with information, show you around and to cook some noodles and coffee, but bring the food stuff and give some money in a handshake for their help.
19/01/2012
Update
Jojo
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Pulau Nasi (Peunasoe or Aceh island), nearly joins the SE point of Pulau Breueh, being separated by Aroih Lam Puyang. The coast line is rocky in places with sandy beaches chiefly on the W side.
Lhok Prialaut is the bay lying between Ug Bau and Ug Seukundo. 6,5 NM appart, between wich points the bay extends S for about 4 NM, with Teluk Sabang on its E shore. Lhok Prialaut is about 2 miles in length and breadth, with good anchorage near its head, in 16.5 to 21.9m. Tides—Currents.—The ...
Pulau Keureuse (Nasi Kecil) or pulau Teunom, lies about 0.6 mile off the SW end of Pulau Breueh. A sand bank, with depths of less than 5.5m, extends NE for a distance of about 0.3 mile from the NE coast.
During the NE monsoon we can anchor in Balken Bay or Meulingge bay, in depths of from 14,6 to 16,5 m. In the Southwest Monsoon there is a considerable swell and sea.
Good anchorage may be obtained during the Southwest Monsoon, in a depth of 12.8m, in Lhok Leuenbale, close SW of Ujung Puneus, on NE of Breueh island. Squalls from the hills are sometimes violent,the water is smooth, but a considerable sea sets in during the Northeast Monsoon.
Pulau Lheeblah (Kegel Island), the N island, lies about 2 miles 305° from the light on pulau Breueh. The sea will break on these islands even in moderate weather. There is a passage between Pulau Benggala (Northwest Island) and the inner islands but it is recommended to pass outside ...
S of Balken Bay, affords anchorage during the Northeast Monsoon. A good position, in a depth of 16.5m, is with the NW point of the bay bearing 292°, and the S point 190°.The passage between the N entrance point of Lhok Lambaro and the W side of Pulau (Poelau) Klappa is not recommended ...
Terumbu Sarang or "Fleurs Rock", a rock awash, lie 2 NM NW of the W point of Pulau Breueh. The water in the vicinity of Fleurs Rock is discolored, and breaks at times.
Aroih Keureuse is the passage between Pulau Breueh and Pulau Keureuse. The passage has a least depth of 12.8m with a least width of about 0.4 mile and is navigable. The tidal currents are strong, attaining a maximum velocity of 5 knots.
Pulau Benggala (Northwest Island), bearing 295°, distance about 5.7 miles from the light on Pulau Breueh, is a small, rocky island fringed by a narrow reef of rocks.
Pulau Gepon is a group of four islands 0.5 mile in length, lying about 0.5 mile off the S side ofPulau Keureuse. The area has not been closely surveyed. The islands may be approached close-to as all the rocks dry and are located near the shore. The tidal currents are weak between ...
Aroih Lampuyang is a rocky channel about 183 m wide, with a fairway depth of 20.1m. The passage should only be used by small vessels as the tidal currents are uncertain and the shoals bordering the fairway are unmarke.
Pulau Breueh (pulau Brouch), about 20 NM S of pulau Rondo, is the largest of the westernmost island off Ujung Masam Muka. It attains a height of 685m at Ceumo (Tjeumo), a summit in the middle of the island. This is a rugged island, with several bays affording anchorage according ...
North Sumatra stretches across the island between the Indian ocean and the Strait of Malacca. It borders Aceh province on the northwest. The province contains a broad, low plain along the Strait of Malacca on which the provincial capital, Medan, is located. In the south and west, ...
The Andaman Sea (or Burma sea in Thai) is a body of water to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Myanmar, west of Thailand and east of the Andaman Islands; it is a part of Indian Ocean.The sea has been traditionally used for fishery and transportation of goods between ...
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Pulau Keureuse (Nasi Kecil) or pulau Teunom, lies about 0.6 mile off the SW end of Pulau Breueh. A sand bank, with depths of less than 5.5m, extends NE for a distance of about 0.3 mile from the NE coast.
Stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted red with one very broad white horizontal band.
In the far north, east of Meulingge the unique historical remnant; the 132 year old light house "Willem's-Toren", still in operation. Willem's Toren is worth a visit. Besides the tall classical tower, there are buildings from three different times.
The oldest buildings are intertwined by roots and trees. Two generators form the 1940ies are still producing the needed electricity. The light house staff can help out with information, show you around and to cook some noodles and coffee, but bring the food stuff and give some money in a handshake for their help.
