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Port Maria Lighthouse

Q White/Red/Green🇫🇷Quiberon, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Maria Lighthouse

Also known as: Port Maria (Quiberon)

Established in 1894, the Port Maria lighthouse is situated three blocks from the waterfront in Quiberon's traditional harbor. The masonry tower, painted white with gray trim, stands 25 meters tall and rises from the center of a one-story keeper's house. Its focal height reaches 28 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles. The light emits quick flashes of white, red, or green, depending on the direction of approach. Until 1962, this lighthouse served as the rear light for a navigational range, but channel shifts made it obsolete for that specific purpose.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's original function as a range light changed when a shifting channel altered its alignment, but it continues to provide general navigational guidance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
Q W R G
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1894

Significant events: Until 1962 the light was the rear light of a range but a shifting channel left the lighthouse off the range line.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Color
white with gray trim

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

Location

City
Quiberon
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
Port Maria, the traditional harbor of Quiberon, located three blocks from the waterfront on the Rue du Phare.
Latitude
47.4797°
Longitude
-3.1242°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Quiberon(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
D1016
NGA No.
0672
ARLHS No.
FRA-430
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Maria Lighthouse at night?+
Port Maria displays the characteristic Q 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 Port Maria Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Maria Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Quiberon at 0.2 NM to the S. Other ports served include Saint-Pierre-Quiberon (2.3 NM N), Carnac (6.4 NM NNE), La Trinité-sur-Mer (7.2 NM NNE), Sauzon (7.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Maria Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Maria 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 Maria Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Maria 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.