The Border Tower
Location : 54º 9'14.85"N 11º45`32.59" E

In 1963 the border watchtower "BT11" was erected at its present place. From the 50 ft high lookout the border guards could search a 12 sea miles wide area.

The headquarter of the Border Brigade Coast was stationed in Rostock.

Technical specifications: Border observation tower BT11 27 towers of this type stood along the seaborder of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) Construction year: 1963 Height of lookout: 43 ft Total height: 50 ft
Purpose:	observation of ship movements and of attempted escape at the seaborder until 1989
Crew:	4 people, use only up to wind force 6 Beaufort
Equipment:	emergency power supply, 8 lockable embrasures, fire extinguisher, heating, searchlight, strong binoculars, telescopic sight, radio transmitting set, aerial.
Communication:	"Border Notification Network" via transmitter and cable network

The "Daily Tower Routine" of the border soldiers:

Over staggered steel ladders the soldiers climbed up to the lookout which allowed a 360° panoramic view over sea and coast. Working hours were 6 to 12 hours. Every movement which seemed suspicious was recorded. With the telescope the water was constantly searched for conspicuous objects. By means of the transmitter facilities which were incorporated into the "Border Notification Network" border patrol boats or army helicopters could be immediately informed. At night the beam of the searchlight from the roof skimmed across the beach or was pointed at suspicious objects. In addition to that a 16 kW high-powered floodlight was moved onto the beach promenade and its strong beams skimmed beach and sea regularly.

Interior equipment: strong telescope, firmly mounted on a tripod, and binoculars, transmitter facilities, desk with maps, clock, machine gun.