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Pointe de Saire Lighthouse

Oc White 10s🇫🇷Réville, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe de Saire Lighthouse

Also known as: Pointe de Saire (Réville)

Built in 1836, the Pointe de Saire lighthouse is a 10-meter cylindrical stone tower. It rises from the center of a single-story stone keeper's house, topped by a green lantern and gallery. The white light emits two white flashes followed by one white flash every 10 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on Pointe de Saire, approximately 3 kilometers east-southeast of Réville.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is significant for its unique architecture, with the tower integrated into the keeper's dwelling. It provides navigational aid for vessels in the waters around Pointe de Saire.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc(2+1) W 10s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1836

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Barfleur(4.1 km)
Admiralty No.
A1442
NGA No.
8448
ARLHS No.
FRA-761

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white (tower), green (lantern and gallery)
Material
stone

Structure: square cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the center of a 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Réville
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
Located on the Pointe de Saire about 3 km east southeast of Réville.
Latitude
49.6061°
Longitude
-1.2302°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe de Saire Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe de Saire displays the characteristic Oc White 10s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pointe de Saire Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe de Saire Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ST VAAST LA HOUGUE at 1.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include BARFLEUR (4.1 NM NNW), Gatteville-le-Phare (5.1 NM NNW), Fermanville (9.7 NM WNW), Tourlaville (13.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe de Saire Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe de Saire 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 Pointe de Saire Lighthouse?+
Pointe de Saire 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 Pointe de Saire Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe de Saire 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.