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Trouville Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse

Oc Red 4s🇫🇷Deauville, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Trouville Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse

Also known as: Trouville Jetée de l'Est (Pointe de la Cahotte feu antérieur)

This white, cylindrical cast iron tower stands 10 meters tall, with its lantern painted red. It was originally built in 1875 but was destroyed during World War II. A replica of the original structure was erected in 1952, featuring a lantern, gallery, and six ribs. The lighthouse emits an occulting red light that flashes once every 4 seconds. It is situated at the end of the east jetty on the northeast side of the Trouville-sur-Mer harbor entrance.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Trouville-sur-Mer harbor, specifically serving as the front light of the entrance range. Its presence at the end of the east jetty helps mariners avoid potential hazards at the harbor mouth.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc R 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1952

Significant events: Destroyed during World War II, Replaced by a copy of the original

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Trouville-sur-Mer(0.0 km)
Admiralty No.
A1283
NGA No.
8600
ARLHS No.
FRA-527

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red lantern
Material
cast iron

Structure: round cast iron tower with lantern, gallery, and six ribs

Location

City
Deauville
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
Located at the end of the east jetty on the northeast side of the entrance to Trouville-sur-Mer harbor, serving as the front light of the entrance range.
Latitude
49.3673°
Longitude
0.0739°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Trouville Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse at night?+
Trouville Jetée de l'Est displays the characteristic Oc Red 4s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Trouville Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Trouville Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Deauville at 0.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Trouville-sur-Mer (0.3 NM ESE), Villerville (3 NM NE), Le Havre (6.9 NM NNE), Honfleur (7.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Trouville Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Trouville 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.
What shipping routes pass near Trouville Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse?+
Trouville Jetée de l'Est 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 Trouville Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Trouville 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.