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Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse

Q White 5s🇫🇷La Rochelle, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse

Also known as: #Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est (Digue du Bout Blanc)

This cylindrical masonry tower, standing 14 meters tall, once marked the eastern jetty of Port des Minimes in La Rochelle. Its white structure, distinguished by a red band at the top, supported a lantern and gallery. The light emitted quick white flashes, visible for nearly 12 nautical miles. Constructed from masonry, the round tower reached a focal height of 15 meters. Although it ceased operation in 2014 and its light was removed during harbor reconstruction, the tower remains on the jetty.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provided guidance into Port des Minimes, a significant marina in La Rochelle, before its deactivation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White 5s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2014, Light removed during harbor reconstruction

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red band at the top
Material
masonry

Structure: round cylindrical masonry tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
La Rochelle
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sea Region
East jetty of the Port des Minimes
Latitude
46.1559°
Longitude
-1.1523°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Rochelle-Pallice(3.4 km)
Admiralty No.
D1254.2
NGA No.
1382
ARLHS No.
FRA-803
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse at night?+
Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est displays the characteristic Q White 5s. 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 Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is La Rochelle at 0.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Aytré (2.6 NM ESE), la Pallice (2.8 NM W), VIEUX CHATELAILLON (6.2 NM SSE), LA FLOTTE EN RE (7.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est 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 Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est 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.