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Quai d'Escale Antérieur Lighthouse

F White🇫🇷Le Havre, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Quai d'Escale Antérieur Lighthouse

Also known as: Quai d'Escale Antérieur (Quai Roger-Meunier)

Constructed in 1971, this 12-sided concrete tower stands 35 meters tall and is painted green. It emits a continuous white light that aids navigation. The lighthouse is located on Quai d'Escale, southeast of the breakwaters and adjacent to Le Havre's Cruise Welcome Centre. Its focal plane reaches 36 meters, providing a geographic range of 16.4 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to public access.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a critical entrance range light for vessels entering the port of Le Havre, guiding them safely to the Quai d'Escale.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
36m
Geographic Range
16.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971
First Lit
1935

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: 12-sided concrete tower with a large lantern structure

Location

City
Le Havre
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
entrance range for Le Havre, located on the Quai d'Escale southeast of the breakwaters, adjacent to the city's Cruise Welcome Centre.
Latitude
49.4818°
Longitude
0.1083°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Le Havre(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
A1260
NGA No.
8632
ARLHS No.
FRA-764
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Quai d'Escale Antérieur Lighthouse at night?+
Quai d'Escale Antérieur displays the characteristic F White. 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 Quai d'Escale Antérieur Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Quai d'Escale Antérieur Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Le Havre at 1.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Harfleur (3.7 NM ENE), Gonfreville-l'Orcher (5 NM ENE), Villerville (5 NM SSE), Rogerville (5.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Quai d'Escale Antérieur Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Quai d'Escale Antérieur 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 Quai d'Escale Antérieur Lighthouse?+
Quai d'Escale Antérieur 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 Quai d'Escale Antérieur Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Quai d'Escale Antérieur 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.