Managing Organization:
Bureau des Phares et Balises
Notes:
The original light here was destroyed during World War II (1944).
Tower Height: 59
Height of Focal Plane: 62
Characteristic and Range: Occulting 3 times every 12 seconds, visible for 12 (white sector) and 9 (green) nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White circular tower, no lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1852: Beacon on a mast; dwelling nearby.
Date Established: 1852
Date Present Tower Built: 1948
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
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