Prussian semaphore system
The Prussian semaphore system was a telegraphic communications system used between Berlin and the Rhine Province from 1832 to 1849. It could transmit administrative and military messages by optical signal over a distance of nearly 550 kilometres.- Sign
- …is also known as “Preußischer optischer Telegraf, Station 55 Sauerwiese”
- …is part of the Preußischer_optischer_Telegraf network
- Description: telegraphic communications system used between Berlin and the Rhine Province from 1832 to 1849
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Prussian semaphore system
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Latitude
50.6807° or 50° 40′ 51″ north
Longitude
7.37958° or 7° 22′ 47″ east
Open location code
9F29M9JH+7R
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In Other Languages
From Esperanto to German—“Prussian semaphore system” goes by many names.
Prusa Semafora SistemoEsperanto
Preussin optinen lennätinlinjaFinnish
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