Roter Sand Lighthouse
lighthouse, Germany
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The Roter Sand Lighthouse, located in the estuary of the Weser River in Germany, was constructed using the caisson method. This innovative technique, first applied in 1885, involved sinking a large steel cylinder into the seabed to create a solid foundation for the lighthouse. This method was crucial for building lighthouses in challenging offshore environments.1
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