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Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse

Oc Red 3s🇫🇷Brest, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse

The Brest Quai de l'Artillerie lighthouse is a 12-meter-tall skeletal tower with a lantern, standing on a wharf opposite Brest's main harbor. Its focal height is 14 meters, and it emits a red light with an occulting characteristic, showing a red flash every 3 seconds. This structure has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. It is situated 0.6 kilometers from the nearest port, Brest. The lighthouse operates within a restricted military area, making it inaccessible to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding vessels around the Quai de l'Artillerie and aids in safe maneuvering within Brest's busy port environment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 3s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Oc R 3s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
Brest
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
Located on the corner of a wharf opposite the main harbor of Brest, France.
Latitude
48.3796°
Longitude
-4.4912°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
skeletal

Structure: triangular skeletal tower with lantern

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Brest(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D0800.4.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse at night?+
Brest Quai de l'Artillerie displays the characteristic Oc Red 3s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brest at 0.3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Le Fret (5.9 NM S), Camaret-sur-Mer (7 NM SSW), Logonna-Daoulas (8.5 NM ESE), PLOUGONVELIN (8.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse?+
Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brest Quai de l'Artillerie Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.