The water between Texel and Vlieland is very treacherous, because different currents meet there. This placed ships in trouble regularly. The large amount of ships that ran aground off the coast of Texel (72 in the period 1848 - 1860) was cause for the notary of Texel at that time, to campaign for the construction of a lighthouse. This lighthouse was built on the northern-most point of Texel in 1864. A bit further to the south east you will find a jetty. From this point touristic ferry…
