Feu de Marée
32 Rue de la Butte, 80550 Le Crotoy, France
Name and Location
Feu de Marée (Crotoy Lighthouse) stands at 32 Rue de la Butte, 80550 Le Crotoy, France, situated near the coastal town of Le Crotoy in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France.
Construction and History
The exact date of Feu de Marée's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the 19th century to guide ships through the treacherous waters off the coast of Le Crotoy. Its precise location and characteristics are essential for ensuring safe passage and preventing accidents at sea.
Architecture and Materials
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Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's light is red in color and has a unique character, making it easily distinguishable from other beacons in the area. The lighthouse's height is 19 meters (62 feet), with a period of 6 seconds, range of 9 kilometers (5.6 miles), sector start at 285 degrees, and sector end at 135 degrees.
Accessibility and Visiting
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Notable Views and Landscape
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Anecdotes and Folklore
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Technical and Operational Details
As a minor lighthouse, Feu de Marée plays a crucial role in providing navigational assistance to vessels traveling through the region. Its precise location and characteristics are essential for ensuring safe passage and preventing accidents at sea.
Further Information
Feu de Marée is listed on Wikidata with the ID Q18215083, providing a reliable reference for its existence and characteristics.
Details
Name | Feu de Marée |
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City | Le Crotoy |
Country | France |
Coordinates | 50.2147058, 1.6229955 |
Tower height | 19 |
Landscape type | |
Light characteristic | "Fl(3)R.6s" |
Light range | 9 |
Automated | true |