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Le Havre Lighthouses Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green🇫🇷Le Havre, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Le Havre Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 20 meters tall, with its focal plane at 22 meters. Painted with alternating black and white horizontal bands, it is situated on Le Havre's breakwater, marking the entrance to the Port 2000 basin. Construction of the port began in 2000, and it opened in 2006 to accommodate large containerships. The light emits a continuous white, red, or green signal depending on the sector, providing a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located 1.1 kilometers from the main port facilities.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for guiding the largest containerships safely into Le Havre's Port 2000 basin, a critical artery for international trade, and underpins the operational efficiency and safety of France's second-busiest port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
F W, R, G (sector)
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Construction of Port 2000 began in 2000, port opened in 2006

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Le Havre(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
A1258.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round white concrete tower painted with black and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Le Havre
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
Located in Le Havre, France, at the mouth of the Seine River, this lighthouse marks the entrance to Port 2000, a new basin on the south side of the Quai du Havre designed for the largest containerships. It sits midway along the extensive breakwater that encloses this vital new port.
Latitude
49.4617°
Longitude
0.1254°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Le Havre Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Le Havre Lighthouses displays the characteristic F White/Red/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 white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Le Havre Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Le Havre Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Le Havre at 1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Harfleur (3.7 NM NE), Villerville (3.7 NM S), Rogerville (4.6 NM E), Gonfreville-l'Orcher (4.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Le Havre Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Le Havre Lighthouses 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 Le Havre Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Le Havre Lighthouses 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 Le Havre Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Le Havre Lighthouses 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.