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Quai d'Escale Postérieur Lighthouse

F White🇫🇷Le Havre, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Quai d'Escale Postérieur Lighthouse

Also known as: Quai d'Escale Postérieur (Quai Joannès-Couvert)

This 16-sided concrete tower, built in 1971, serves as the rear range light for vessels entering the port at Le Havre. The station was first established in 1935, with the current structure replacing an earlier aid. Its 77-meter-tall green tower is adjacent to the Gare Maritime. The lighthouse emits a continuous white light, guiding ships along a specific bearing. The grounds are open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: As the rear range light for a critical shipping channel, its precise alignment with the front light ensures accurate bearings for safe passage into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
78m
Geographic Range
22.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

Significant events: Station established 1935

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
77m
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: 16-sided concrete tower with lantern

Location

City
Le Havre
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
A rear range light located on the Avenue Lucien Corbeaux, adjacent to the Gare Maritime in France, guiding vessels into a port.
Latitude
49.4784°
Longitude
0.1260°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Le Havre(0.9 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-765
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Quai d'Escale Postérieur Lighthouse at night?+
Quai d'Escale Postérieur 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 Postérieur Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Quai d'Escale Postérieur Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Le Havre at 0.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Harfleur (3.2 NM ENE), Gonfreville-l'Orcher (4.4 NM ENE), Villerville (4.7 NM S), Rogerville (4.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Quai d'Escale Postérieur Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Quai d'Escale Postérieur 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 Postérieur Lighthouse?+
Quai d'Escale Postérieur 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 Postérieur Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Quai d'Escale Postérieur 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.