Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint-Mathieu, Maritime traffic control point in Plougonvelin, France
The signal station stands 39 meters above sea level, monitoring vessel movements along the Brittany coast and the entrance to Brest harbor.
The first signal station was established in 1806, while the current structure dates from 1906 to improve visibility over the chenal du Four waterway.
The station functions alongside a national memorial dedicated to sailors lost at sea, featuring a notable sculpture by artist René Quillivic.
The facility operates continuously to guide maritime traffic, working in coordination with the Saint-Mathieu lighthouse to ensure safe naval navigation.
The signal station personnel maintain watch over one of France's most active maritime corridors, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the English Channel.
Location: Plougonvelin
GPS coordinates: 48.32986,-4.77093
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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