Notes: The lens apparatus formerly in the lighthouse, manufactured by Sauter, Lemonnier et Cie. in Paris, is now displayed in Ajaccio's Game Maritime (ferry building). Tower Height: 59 Height of Focal Plane: 321 Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes every 15 seconds; range 24 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White square tower, black lantern, on white building.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1844 Date Present Tower Built: 1838-44 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: Excursions to Grande Sanguinaire (Mezzumare) Island, where the lighthouse is located, are available from Ajaccio. See www.naveva.com/corse-promenades-en-mer/4_3_Iles-Sanguinaires.html
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