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Kergadec Lighthouse

F Red, White, Green🇫🇷Audierne, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Kergadec Lighthouse

Also known as: Kergadec (feu postérieur)

The Kergadec Lighthouse is an octagonal concrete tower built in 1950 on a hill southwest of Audierne, France. It stands 15 meters tall, with its focal height reaching 44 meters above sea level. The tower is white with a red upper quarter. The light displays a continuous red beam, intensified along a specific range line, and also features a quick-flashing white, red, or green light. The structure has a gallery but no lantern. Kergadec's predecessor, built in 1902, was destroyed by German troops in 1944.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Audierne, with its red range light marking a critical line and its directional quick-flashing light offering nuanced guidance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red, White, Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red, White, Green
Raw Code
F R; Q W R G
Focal Height
44m
Geographic Range
17.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1950

Significant events: Second lighthouse destroyed by German troops in 1944

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Audierne(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
D0877.1
NGA No.
0288
ARLHS No.
FRA-325
Wikidata
Q20747651 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
White with red upper quarter
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with gallery but no lantern

Location

City
Audierne
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
on a hill on the southwest side of Audierne
Latitude
48.0159°
Longitude
-4.5463°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kergadec Lighthouse at night?+
Kergadec displays the characteristic F Red, White, 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 red, white, green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kergadec Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kergadec Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Audierne at 0.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Plogoff (4.9 NM WNW), Plozévet (4.9 NM ESE), Pouldreuzic (8.2 NM ESE), Douarnenez (9.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kergadec Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kergadec 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 Kergadec Lighthouse?+
Kergadec 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 Kergadec Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kergadec 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.