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Kernével Feu Postérieur Lighthouse

Q Red🇫🇷Lorient, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Kernével Feu Postérieur Lighthouse

The Kernével Feu Postérieur, a square concrete tower built in 1960, stands 16 meters tall. It serves as the rear light for a downstream range, guiding ships outbound from Lorient's Rade de Pen-Mané harbor. This light is attached to the front corner of a 1 1/2-story keeper's house. The tower is white with a red square daymark at the top and emits a quick-flashing red light. The original lighthouse on this site was destroyed in 1944, with a temporary light established in 1950 before the current structure was completed. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: As the rear range light, it provides critical alignment for vessels departing the Rade de Pen-Mané, Lorient's main harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1960

Significant events: Original lighthouse destroyed 1944, temporary light erected 1950

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a square red daymark at the top
Material
concrete

Structure: square concrete tower with square concrete lantern room, attached to the front corner of a 1 1/2-story keeper's house

Location

City
Lorient
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
rear light of a downstream range that guides ships outbound from the Rade de Pen-Mané, the main harbor of Lorient, located on the Rue du Petite Phare in Kernéval
Latitude
47.7330°
Longitude
-3.3849°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Locmiquelic(1.5 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-327
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kernével Feu Postérieur Lighthouse at night?+
Kernével Feu Postérieur displays the characteristic Q Red. 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 Kernével Feu Postérieur Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kernével Feu Postérieur Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lorient at 0.9 NM to the E. Other ports served include Locmiquélic (1.5 NM ESE), Lamor-Plage (1.7 NM S), Port-Louis (1.8 NM SE), Hennebont (5.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kernével Feu Postérieur Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kernével Feu Postérieur 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.
How can I track vessels near Kernével Feu Postérieur Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kernével Feu Postérieur 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.