Dunkerque Jetée Est Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Dunkerque Jetée Est Lighthouse
Also known as: [Dunkerque Jetée Est]
This concrete post structure, standing 8 meters tall with a focal height of 12 meters, is painted red at its top. It was first lit in 1863 and a second light was established in 1898. The current light emits a single red flash every 10 seconds. Its geographic range is 11 nautical miles. This light is situated at the end of the detached extension of the east jetty, marking the entrance to Dunkerque harbor.
Why it matters: The light's strategic position at the harbor entrance is essential for guiding vessels safely through this busy maritime area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 10s
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 1863
Significant events: second light established 1898
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Dunkerque(4.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- A1116
- NGA No.
- 8996
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-557
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Color
- red top
- Material
- concrete
Structure: An 8m concrete post with a red top.
Location
- City
- Dunkirk
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Region
- Hauts-de-France
- Sea Region
- at the end of the detached extension of the east jetty at the entrance to Dunkerque harbor
- Latitude
- 51.0382°
- Longitude
- 2.3729°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Dunkerque Jetée Est على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب France، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.