Phare du fort de l'Ouest, Navigation lighthouse in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin harbor, France
The lighthouse forms part of Fort de l'Ouest and rises 9.4 meters high with an elevation of 20.6 meters above the Normandy sea level.
Construction of the lighthouse started in 1840, followed by electrification in 1934 and implementation of automated operations in 1986.
The structure represents French maritime engineering and holds recognition in the general inventory of cultural heritage monuments.
The lighthouse emits white and red flashes every 15 seconds, providing navigation guidance up to 24 nautical miles for vessels entering the English Channel.
The lighthouse incorporates an audible signal system that activates during low visibility conditions to assist maritime navigation through dense fog.
Location: Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Part of: Fort de l'Ouest
GPS coordinates: 49.67440,-1.64750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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