Eckmühl lighthouse is situated in French Brittany, at the cape Saint Pierre, city of Penmarc'h.
It is one of the highest lighthouses in Europe.
Inaugurated on October 17th 1889, it was named after Ms Adelaïde-Louise Davout d'Eckmühl, a major financial donor for its construction.
It secures one of the most dangerous coasts of France, known for the presence of numerous rocks.
It succeeded two adjacent lighthouses.
The walls are made of granite from Kersantonet.The inner wall of the stairwell is covered with opaline.
It is, today, one of the most visited monuments of the Finistère region.
More information on Wikipedia and superb aerial photos on Marinas.com
Position |
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Location |
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Building in |
1893 to 1897 |
Height |
60 meters ( 197 feet) |
Elevation |
71,65 meters ( 235 feet)
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Reach |
25 nautical miles ( 28 miles) |
Light signal |
1 white flash , 5 seconds interval |
Optics |
Fresnel lens , 12 inches focal length
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Lamp |
650 W halogen lamp
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Sound signal |
1 sound , 60 seconds interval
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Visitors allowed |
Yes |
Inhabited |
Yes |
Automated in |
Yes |
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