Notes: The West Breakwater Light was formerly the front light of the Diélette range, discontinued in the late 1990s. Tower Height: 36 Height of Focal Plane: 39 Characteristic and Range: Isophase white light, 4-second period, visible for 10 nautical miles (red and green sectors: 7 nm) Description of Tower: White circular tower with a green lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1858: Cast iron candelabra. 1876: Metal tower, 26 feet tall. Date Established: 1858 Date Present Tower Built: 1897 Date Automated: 1906 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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