Brittany / Cap Frehel lighthouse - historic picture
A1698;CA43200, old tower ARLHS FRA-228

The old, ruined tower was built by Vauban in 1650.
The new one reconstructed in 1950 (higher).
Source

File information
Album name:	mitko / North and West coasts of France
Current status (active, not active, museum etc):	Active; Old tower inactive
Height of the tower, m:	33	Focal plane elevation above sea level, m:	85
Light Description (light sectors, colour of the light, number of flashes etc):	Group flashing, period 10s, 2 flashes, flash 0.3s, eclipse 2.2s, white
Range, nm:	29 nm
Any other comments:	Reserve light 15M; Photo c.1873
Coordinates (in any format):	48 41.0470 N 2 19.1287 W
Displayed:	132 times
Date added:	Apr 30, 2018
Keywords:	France / English Channel / Brittany / Historic
Download Picture:	For registered users only

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