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L'Enfant Perdu Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇬🇫French Guiana, GFInactive

Location & Light Range

About L'Enfant Perdu Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1919, stands 49 meters tall with a focal plane of 17 meters. Its structure is a white truncated conical tower with a red top, featuring a round concrete design. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. An abandoned keeper's house remains adjacent to the tower.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 10s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1919

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J6901
NGA No.
17428
ARLHS No.
FRG-001

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
49m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White truncated conical tower, red top; 49

Location

City
French Guiana
Country
🇬🇫GF
Latitude
5.0500°
Longitude
-52.3500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify L'Enfant Perdu Lighthouse at night?+
L'Enfant Perdu displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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.
Which ports and harbors does L'Enfant Perdu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
L'Enfant Perdu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cayenne at 7.2 NM to the S. Other ports served include Le Larivot (9 NM S), Dégrad des Cannes-Pariacabo Pt/Remire (10.8 NM SSE), Dégrad des Cannes (12.6 NM SSE), Kourou (18.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is L'Enfant Perdu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
L'Enfant Perdu Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near L'Enfant Perdu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near L'Enfant Perdu 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.