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La Cotinière Lighthouse Lighthouse

Occ Red 4s🇫🇷Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About La Cotinière Lighthouse Lighthouse

Built in 1899, the La Cotinière Lighthouse is a round, cylindrical masonry tower painted white. It stands 11 meters tall and features a lantern and gallery, both painted red. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the port of La Cotinière, located on the west side of the harbor at the elbow of the Grand Jetée. Its operational light emits a single red flash every 4 seconds. The site is open to the public, although the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for fishing vessels and other maritime traffic entering and exiting the busy port of La Cotinière, directly addressing navigational challenges at the harbor entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ Red 4s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Occ R 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1899

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern and gallery painted red

Location

City
Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sea Region
La Cotinière is a port in the center of the southwest side of the island. Located at the elbow of the Grand Jetée on the west side of the harbor.
Latitude
45.9134°
Longitude
-1.3284°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chatelaillon-Plage(13.1 km)
Admiralty No.
D1286
NGA No.
1456
ARLHS No.
FRA-252
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Cotinière Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
La Cotinière Lighthouse displays the characteristic Occ Red 4s. 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 La Cotinière Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Cotinière Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LA COTINIERE at 0.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Saint-Trojan-les-Bains (7.2 NM SE), Bourcefranc-le-Chapus (8.4 NM ESE), ILE D'AIX (8.6 NM NE), Ile-d'Aix (8.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Cotinière Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Cotinière Lighthouse 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 La Cotinière Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Cotinière Lighthouse 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.