Les Hanois Lighthouse, Stone lighthouse on Les Hanois reef, Torteval, Guernsey
The granite tower rises 36 meters from a reef on Guernsey's west coast, featuring a characteristic light pattern of two white flashes every 13 seconds.
Construction of the lighthouse began in 1860 after multiple shipwrecks in the area, including HMS Boreas in 1807, demonstrated the urgent need for maritime safety.
The lighthouse represents a significant advancement in maritime engineering, with James Nicholas Douglass implementing innovative stone dovetailing techniques for structural reinforcement.
A helipad installed above the lantern in 1979 enables maintenance crews to access the structure, which has operated automatically since its conversion to solar power in 1996.
The lighthouse structure contains Cornish stone blocks, shaped by specialized craftsmen at a separate location before transportation by barge to the construction site.
Location: Torteval
Inception: 1862
Architects: James Nicholas Douglass
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 49.43497,-2.70237
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:35
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