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Camiers (Armand, Lornel) Lighthouse

Red🇫🇷Le Portel, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Camiers (Armand, Lornel) Lighthouse

The Camiers (Armand, Lornel) lighthouse is a red structure located on the French coast near Camiers. With a focal height of 17 meters, it offers a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. The nearest port is Boulogne-sur-Mer, situated 2.3 kilometers away. Its operational status is listed as true, with a red light.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a historical marker for coastal navigation in the Camiers region, contributing to local maritime heritage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Red
Light Color
Red
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Location

City
Le Portel
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Sea Region
French coast near Camiers
Latitude
50.6984°
Longitude
1.5625°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Boulogne-sur-Mer(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
A1194
ARLHS No.
FRA-768

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
red

Structure: A red structure with a focal plane of 17 meters.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Camiers (Armand, Lornel) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Camiers (Armand, Lornel) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Boulogne-sur-Mer at 1.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include NAUTIC CENTER OF ETA (11.4 NM SSE), Guînes (15.3 NM NE), Ardres (18.4 NM ENE), LES ATTAQUES (18.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Camiers (Armand, Lornel) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Camiers (Armand, Lornel) 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 Camiers (Armand, Lornel) Lighthouse?+
Camiers (Armand, Lornel) 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 Camiers (Armand, Lornel) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Camiers (Armand, Lornel) 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.