La Turballe Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About La Turballe Lighthouse
Also known as: La Turballe (Jetée de Garlahy)
This 9-meter cylindrical tower, built in 1894, stands on the breakwater sheltering the harbor of La Turballe. It features a gallery, though its original lantern has been removed. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1958. A masonry equipment room now surrounds its base. The light characteristic was four white and red flashes. This structure is located 0.1 km from the nearest port.
Why it matters: The lighthouse serves as a historical marker for the port of La Turballe, representing early efforts to guide vessels safely into the harbor.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- red
- Interval
- 12s
- Raw Code
- Fl.(4)W.R
- Focal Height
- 13m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1894
Significant events: Inactive since 1958
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- La Turballe(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D1076
- NGA No.
- 0844
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-737
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: round cylindrical tower with gallery; lantern removed
Location
- City
- La Turballe
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Sea Region
- on the breakwater sheltering the harbor of La Turballe
- Latitude
- 47.3460°
- Longitude
- -2.5158°
Nearby Vessels
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