lighthouse keeper

• Person, deren Aufgabe es ist, einen Leuchtturm zu betreiben und zu warten, das Leuchtfeuer und die Nebelsignale instand zu halten und so für die sichere Navigation von Schiffen zu sorgen.

A person whose job is to operate and maintain a lighthouse, ensuring the light and fog signals function properly to guide ships safely.

1. Occupational roleB2formal

   A person who lives at or near a lighthouse and is responsible for its operation and maintenance, including the light and fog signal.

   Leuchtturmwärter

   • The lighthouse keeper climbed the spiral stairs to light the lamp.
   • In the past, the lighthouse keeper's job was lonely but essential.
   • The old lighthouse keeper retired after forty years of service.