Managing Organization: Musée portuaire de Dunkerque
Website: http://www.museeportuaire.com
Notes: This lighthouse is built on the ruins of a 17th century fort called Le Risban. Tower Height: 184 Height of Focal Plane: 194 Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 26 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White conical tower with black ornamentation in the upper portion and a brownish red lantern, on a square building.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1843 Date Present Tower Built: 1843 Date Automated: 1985 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Yes. Directions: The lighthouse is open to visitors on Sundays in July and August. Pre-booked group tours can be arranged throughout the year. For details, contact the Musée portuaire de Dunkerque, 9 quai de la Citadelle, 59140 Dunkerque; phone: 03.28.63.33.39. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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