Raoulic Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Raoulic Lighthouse
Also known as: Raoulic (feu antérieur)
This lighthouse, established in 1856, stands at the extremity of the Môle de Raoulic, marking the western side of Audierne harbor's entrance. The structure is a round, cylindrical masonry tower, 11 meters tall, painted white with a red top. Its focal height is also 11 meters, and it emits three white and green flashes every 12 seconds, with a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Originally, it served as the front light for a range with Feu de Trescadec. After 1887, it paired with Feu de Kergadec for a different range configuration. The original lantern has been replaced with a modern light on a mast.
Why it matters: The Raoulic lighthouse is important for marking the entrance to Audierne harbor, guiding vessels approaching the port.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Green
- Flash Count
- 3 flashes
- Interval
- 12s
- Raw Code
- Fl(3) W G 12s
- Focal Height
- 11m
- Geographic Range
- 10.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1856
Significant events: Served as front light for range with Feu de Trescadec; served as front light for range with Feu de Kergadec after 1887; original lantern removed and replaced by modern light
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with a red top
- Material
- masonry
Structure: round cylindrical masonry tower with gallery, painted white with a red top
Location
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Sea Region
- Located at the end of the Môle de Raoulic, on the west side of the entrance to the harbor of Audierne
- Latitude
- 48.0092°
- Longitude
- -4.5407°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Audierne(0.6 km)
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