Managing Organization: Bureau des Phares et Balises
Notes: Light occulting twice every 6 seconds, visible for 10 (white sector) and 7 (red and green sectors) nautical miles. Tower Height: 36 Height of Focal Plane: 56 Characteristic and Range: Two flashes every 6 seconds, visible for 10 (white sector) and 7 (red and green sectors) nautical miles. Description of Tower: Red square metal framework tower on a concrete base.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1833: Masonry tower (destroyed in a storm in 1863). 1863: Metal pole on a hut. 1874: Two range lights on metal towers. 1891: White square tower with dwelling attached, 33 feet tall. Date Established: 1805 Date Present Tower Built: c. 1950s Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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