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Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse

Q Green 4s🇫🇷Deauville, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse

Also known as: Deauville

Constructed in 1875, the Trouville (Deauville) Jetée de l'Ouest lighthouse is a 10-meter tall cylindrical tower made of cast iron. Its focal height reaches 11 meters. The structure includes a lantern, a gallery, and six ribs. The light displays a quick green flash every 4 seconds (Q G 4s), with a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Public access is permitted to the site, but the tower remains closed. It is situated on the western jetty.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the entrance to the Touques estuary, facilitating entry for ships serving the ports of Trouville-sur-Mer and Deauville. The lighthouse's engineering, with its six ribs, shows late 19th-century design for coastal navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green 4s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Q G 4s
Focal Height
11m
Light Range
9NM (16.7 km)
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1875

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
cast iron

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

Location

City
Deauville
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
West jetty of Trouville-Deauville, marking the entrance to the harbor.
Latitude
49.3673°
Longitude
0.0739°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Trouville-sur-Mer(0.0 km)
Admiralty No.
A1284
NGA No.
8584
ARLHS No.
FRA-528
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 11 meters and a nominal range of 9 nautical miles (approximately 16.7 km), Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse at night?+
Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest displays the characteristic Q Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest 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'Ouest Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest 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'Ouest Lighthouse?+
Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest 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'Ouest Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Trouville Jetée de l'Ouest 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.