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Fécamp Digue Sud Lighthouse

Q Green🇫🇷Fécamp, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Fécamp Digue Sud Lighthouse

Also known as: Fécamp Digue Sud (Feu Antérieur)

Fécamp Digue Sud is a gray concrete semielliptical tower built in 1952, standing 10 meters tall with its focal plane at 14 meters. It is located at the end of the south pier, marking the entrance to the harbor of Fécamp. The light characteristic is a quick green flash. This structure replaced an earlier lighthouse destroyed during World War II. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as the front light for the Fécamp harbor entrance range, guiding vessels into the west-facing port partially sheltered by Cap Fagnet.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Q G
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1952
First Lit
1859

Significant events: Destroyed during World War II

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
semielliptical
Tower Color
gray concrete
Material
concrete

Structure: semielliptical concrete tower; lantern removed

Location

City
Fécamp
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
This lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbor of Fécamp, situated at the end of the south pier. The harbor itself is partially sheltered by the dramatic headland of Cap Fagnet and opens to the west.
Latitude
49.7647°
Longitude
0.3645°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fecamp(0.0 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fécamp Digue Sud Lighthouse at night?+
Fécamp Digue Sud displays the characteristic Q Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fécamp Digue Sud Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fécamp Digue Sud Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fécamp at 0.5 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Yport (2.6 NM SW), Etretat (7.5 NM WSW), ANTIFER (11.2 NM SW), Antifer (11.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fécamp Digue Sud Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fécamp Digue Sud 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 Fécamp Digue Sud Lighthouse?+
Fécamp Digue Sud 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 Fécamp Digue Sud Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fécamp Digue Sud 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.