Penfret lighthouse is located on the northeastern part of Penfret Island , at Glénans archipelago easter boundaries , within Fouesnant city limits.
Completed and opened on Otober 10th 1837.
It is a white pyramidal tower topped by a red lamp house and located within the enceinte of an ancient fort.
It is automated and remotely controlled from Concarneau since April 30th 1993.
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Position |
47°43′16″N 03°57′11″W |
Location |
Fouesnant
|
Building in |
1837 |
Height |
24.25 meters (80 feets)
|
Elevation |
38.25 meters (125 feets)
|
Reach |
21 nautical miles (24 miles) |
Light signal |
Red flashes , 5 seconds interval |
Optics |
Revolving |
Lamp |
halogen , 1500 W
|
Sound signal |
No |
Visitors allowed |
No
|
Inhabited |
Yes |
Automated |
1993 |
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