Dunkirk lighthouse, Maritime navigation lighthouse in Dunkirk, France
The cylindrical brick tower rises 63 meters high, featuring a black balcony and brown lantern that guides ships along the French coast point.
Construction of the lighthouse began in 1842 under architect Leonce Reynaud, replacing an earlier structure from 1683 to meet modern navigation requirements.
The lighthouse maintains its status as a protected historical monument while functioning as a center for maritime education and heritage preservation.
The lighthouse beam extends 60 kilometers into the Channel, operating on a specific pattern of two white flashes every ten seconds.
Local radio operators gather at the lighthouse to participate in specialized broadcasts, connecting with maritime enthusiasts across international waters.
Location: Dunkirk
Inception: 1842
Architects: Leonce Reynaud
Height: 63 m
Made from material: brick
Address: route de l'Écluse-Trystram
GPS coordinates: 51.04889,2.36417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 18:29
French lighthouses line approximately 3,400 miles (5,500 km) of coast, from the English Channel to the Mediterranean Sea. These maritime structures, built between the 17th and 20th centuries, occupy strategic locations on rocky promontories, islands, and sometimes in open sea. Constructed from granite, limestone, or masonry, they reflect changes in building techniques and the emphasis on maritime safety. Among the most notable are the Cordouan lighthouse, located offshore of the Gironde estuary and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Vierge island in Brittany, which, at 272 feet (82.5 meters), is the tallest stone tower in Europe. The Jument and Vieille lighthouses, situated off Ouessant and Raz de Sein, demonstrate the technical challenges of building at sea, while those at Cap Ferret, Calais, and Ploumanac'h serve as coastal landmarks for over a century. Most of these installations remain operational, and several are open to visitors, offering insights into their interior architecture and the living conditions of their keepers.
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