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Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Sud Lighthouse

Fl (3) Green 2s🇫🇷Le Havre, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Sud Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse, standing 15 meters tall, is situated at the end of the south breakwater in Le Havre. Its structure features a lantern, gallery, and six buttresses, painted white with a green lantern. First lit in 1948, it replaced a structure destroyed during D-Day fighting in 1944. The lighthouse emits a single green flash every 2 seconds, visible for nearly 12 nautical miles. Recent restoration work has been completed on the tower.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the entrance to the port of Le Havre, guiding vessels safely past the south breakwater into one of France's major shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) Green 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl G 2s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1948

Significant events: Destroyed during D-Day fighting in 1944, Rebuilt in 1948, Recent restoration work

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Le Havre(0.8 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-165

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white, lantern green

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern, gallery, and six buttresses

Location

City
Le Havre
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
at the end of the south breakwater at Le Havre
Latitude
49.4844°
Longitude
0.0896°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Sud Lighthouse at night?+
Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Sud displays the characteristic Fl (3) Green 2s — 3 green flashes every 2 seconds. 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 Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Sud Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Sud Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Le Havre at 2.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Harfleur (4.4 NM ENE), Villerville (5.3 NM SSE), Gonfreville-l'Orcher (5.7 NM E), Rogerville (6.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Sud Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Le Havre Nouvelle 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 Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Sud Lighthouse?+
Le Havre Nouvelle 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 Le Havre Nouvelle Digue Sud Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Le Havre Nouvelle 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.