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Managing Organization:
Bureau des Phares et Balises
Notes:
The original lighthouse here was destroyed by the Germans in 1944. A "temporary" light erected in 1946 remained active until 1955. As the English Channel is only 17 miles wide at this point, the Cap Griz-Nez light can be seen at night from Dover and Folkestone on the English coast. Tower Height: 102 Height of Focal Plane: 236 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds, visible for 29 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Gray circular masonry tower, black lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1837: White circular tower, 46 feet tall, dwelling attached (tower raised about 33 feet in 1861). 1946: Lantern on a pyramidal skeleton tower, focal plane height of 213 feet. Date Established: 1837 Date Present Tower Built: 1955 Date Automated: 1986 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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