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Managing Organization:
Bureau des Phares et Balises
Notes:
The original lighthouse here was destroyed in August 1944. A new lighthouse was built after the war and became operational in 1948. The light serves as a rear light to the Grand Jardin Light for the Chenal de la Grande Porte. Tower Height: 65 Height of Focal Plane: 131 Characteristic and Range: Fixed red; range 24 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Square stone tower, painted white on the side facing the alignment, with a red gabled upper portion above the gallery.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1867: Square tower, painted in red and black bands, 62 feet tall, focal plane height of 128 feet. Date Established: 1867 Date Present Tower Built: 1948 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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