Liste des phares du Finistère Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Liste des phares du Finistère Lighthouse
Built of masonry, this cylindrical lighthouse stands 14 meters tall and was first lit in 1861. Its white structure features a single green horizontal band. The tower's height was increased from 10 meters to 14 meters in 1934. It emits three white or green flashes every 12 seconds. This light marks the east side of the entrance to Doëlan harbor in the Bay of Biscay.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for local fishing fleets and recreational boats entering and exiting Doëlan harbor, providing directional guidance. Its 1934 height increase highlights ongoing adaptation to navigational needs, ensuring continued safety for maritime traffic.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White/Green
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 12s
- Raw Code
- Oc(3) W G 12s
- Focal Height
- 20m
- Geographic Range
- 13.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1861
Significant events: Height increased from 10 m to 14 m in 1934
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 14m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with a single green horizontal band
- Material
- masonry
Structure: round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Pont-l'Abbé
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Region
- Brittany
- Sea Region
- Bay of Biscay, marking the east side of the entrance to Doëlan harbor
- Latitude
- 47.8804°
- Longitude
- -4.2161°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Loctudy(3.1 km)
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-264
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