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Name: Pointe du Portzic Light   Map it!

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Also known as: Pointe de Portzic Light

Nearest Town or City:
Brest, , France

Location: Rade de Brest, English Channel.


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Photo: Roger Swanston

Managing Organization:
Bureau des Phares et Balises

Notes:
This is the rear light in a range; Petit Minou is the front light.

Tower Height: 115

Height of Focal Plane: 184

Characteristic and Range: Oc.(2) W.R. period 12s (lt. 2.5s, ec. 1.5s, lt. 6.5s, ec. 1.5s)

Description of Tower: Octagonal stone tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1848

Date Present Tower Built: 1848

Date Automated: 1995

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

Directions:
This lighthouse is best seen from the water.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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