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Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc White/Green 4s🇫🇷Sangatte, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses Lighthouse

This post lighthouse, standing 8 meters tall with its focal plane at 13 meters, is situated on the beachfront at Sangatte, approximately 2.5 kilometers west of Calais. Constructed from brick, the tower's upper half is painted green and the lower half is white. The structure consists of a post carrying a radar antenna, mounted on a one-story brick building. Its light emits a white or green flash every 4 seconds, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light serves as a leading light for vessels navigating the English Channel from England towards the French coast, providing directional guidance into the Calais area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc W G 4s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Sangatte
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Sea Region
Located on the beachfront at Sangatte, about 2.5 km west of Calais, it serves as a leading light for ships navigating the English Channel from England.
Latitude
50.9533°
Longitude
1.7750°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Calais(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
A1160
NGA No.
8900
ARLHS No.
FRA-156

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
post
Tower Color
Upper half green, lower half white
Material
brick

Structure: post carrying a radar antenna and mounted on a 1-story brick building

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc White/Green 4s. 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 white/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Calais at 3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Guînes (6.3 NM SSE), LES ATTAQUES (6.7 NM ESE), Fort-Batard (9.1 NM ESE), Ardres (10 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses 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 Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses 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 Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses 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.