Men-Brial, Maritime lighthouse on Ile de Sein, France.
Men-Brial is a lighthouse on Ile de Sein off the Breton coast, consisting of a round masonry tower approximately 14 meters tall. The structure uses white, red, and green lights to guide ships through coastal waters and plays a role in maritime safety for vessel traffic.
The lighthouse was built in 1909 and has served navigation for ships in the waters around Ile de Sein ever since. Its construction was part of efforts to improve coastal safety in this heavily trafficked region of Brittany.
The lighthouse forms part of Brittany's maritime identity, where fishers and sailors have long depended on such structures for navigation. The local community on Ile de Sein views it as an integral part of their daily life at sea.
Visitors reach the lighthouse via ferry from mainland Breton ports. Ferry services are weather-dependent and may be cancelled or delayed during rough seas or storms.
The lighthouse emits a light pattern that flashes twice every six seconds, creating different signals for various approach directions around the island. This specific rhythm allows experienced sailors to determine their position by recognizing the signal.
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