Sémaphore du cap Béar, Vessel traffic service station in Port-Vendres, France.
The Semaphore of Cap Bear stands at 80.9 meters elevation, monitoring maritime traffic with advanced optical and radar systems along the Mediterranean coast.
Built in 1861, this maritime observation post revolutionized ship traffic control methods in the Mediterranean Sea through a network of visual signal stations.
The semaphore represents French maritime heritage as part of a chain of coastal monitoring stations that shaped naval communication methods in the 19th century.
The French Navy operates this facility 24 hours a day, providing essential navigation guidance and weather information to vessels in the Mediterranean waters.
Modern digital applications enable visitors to compare current views from the semaphore with historical photographs dating back to early 1900s.
Location: Port-Vendres
Inception: 1861
Elevation above the sea: 80.9 m
GPS coordinates: 42.51628,3.13316
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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