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Cap Lévi Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇫🇷Fermanville, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Cap Lévi Lighthouse

Also known as: Cap Lévi (Cap Levy)

The Cap Lévi lighthouse stands 27 meters tall on a headland jutting into the Manche, approximately 20 km northeast of Cherbourg. This four-sided tower, constructed from granite, was built in 1948 and features incurved sides with a lantern and gallery. Its predecessor, also a square granite tower, was destroyed by German troops in 1944 during the fighting for Cherbourg after D-Day. The current structure emits a single red flash every five seconds from a focal height of 38 meters, with a geographic range of 16.7 nautical miles. The tower itself is not open to the public, but the site is accessible.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels navigating the Manche and approaching Cherbourg, warning them of the headland. Its unique architectural design, a four-sided granite tower with incurved sides, makes it visually distinctive.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1948

Significant events: Original lighthouse blown up by German troops during fighting for Cherbourg after D-Day

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cherbourg(6.1 km)
Admiralty No.
A1462
NGA No.
8416
ARLHS No.
FRA-080

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
4-sided
Tower Color
white
Material
granite

Structure: 4-sided granite block tower with lantern and gallery, the sides being incurved (concave)

Location

City
Fermanville
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
Headland jutting into the Manche, about 20 km northeast of Cherbourg and 2.5 km northwest of Fermanville
Latitude
49.6958°
Longitude
-1.4734°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cap Lévi Lighthouse at night?+
Cap Lévi displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 Cap Lévi Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cap Lévi Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fermanville at 1.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Tourlaville (5.2 NM SW), Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (6.5 NM WSW), Gatteville-le-Phare (7.4 NM E), Querqueville (8.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cap Lévi Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cap Lévi 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 Cap Lévi Lighthouse?+
Cap Lévi 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 Cap Lévi Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cap Lévi 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.