Sandettié, Museum ship at Dunkirk Port Museum, France.
The Sandettié lightship measures 47.5 meters in length, featuring a 7.65-meter beam width and solar panels that generate power for its lighting systems.
Built by Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée in 1949, the vessel operated at Sandettié Bank until 1989, marking hazardous sandbanks north of Calais.
The vessel represents French maritime navigation technology, demonstrating the evolution of maritime safety systems through its preserved equipment and structure.
Visitors can explore the vessel's interior spaces, including the navigation room, crew quarters, and technical installations within the Dunkirk Port Museum.
The vessel collected meteorological data that was broadcast through the BBC Shipping Forecast, making it essential for maritime weather monitoring in the North Sea.
Location: Dunkirk
Part of: Dunkirk Port Museum
GPS coordinates: 51.03778,2.37167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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