Men-Brial Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Men-Brial Lighthouse
Men-Brial lighthouse, built in 1911, marks the entrance to the harbor of Sein on Île de Sein, off the coast of Brittany. The stone tower, 14 meters high, features two stages and is painted white with unpainted stone trim, topped by a lantern and gallery. Its focal height reaches 16 meters. The light emits two white flashes every six seconds, with red and green sectors also utilized for guidance. This structure has been an active aid to navigation since its construction. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into the harbor of Sein, the only port on the island, which is heavily reliant on maritime access. Its directional light system specifically aids ships navigating the entrance to this remote community.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Oc(2) WRG 6s
- Focal Height
- 16m
- Geographic Range
- 12.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1911
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 14m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with unpainted stone trim
- Material
- stone
Structure: 2-stage round masonry tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Quimper
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Region
- Brittany
- Sea Region
- entrance to the harbor of Sein, Île de Sein
- Latitude
- 48.0380°
- Longitude
- -4.8493°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Audierne(12.5 km)
- NGA No.
- 113-256
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-067
- Wikidata
- Q1721346 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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