Name and Location

The Phare de La Meule Lighthouse is located on the Île d'Yeu, France.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, detailed records of the lighthouse's construction and early years are unavailable. However, it is known that the Phare de La Meule was an important beacon for mariners navigating the Atlantic coast.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light is characterized by a sequence of three flashes every 4 seconds, with a period of 18-7.5 degrees and a range of 6-9 nautical miles. The light's color changes depending on the sector: Sector Start (7.5-18 degrees): White; Sector End (18-27.5 degrees): Green; Sector End (27.5-41.5 degrees): Red.

Specifications

The lighthouse stands at an impressive 9 meters in height and has a range of 6-9 nautical miles. The light sequence is three flashes every 4 seconds, with a period of 18-7.5 degrees and sector start of 7.5 degrees, ending at 41.5 degrees.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or anecdotes are available about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Phare de La Meule Lighthouse's specifications include height (9 meters), range (6-9 nautical miles), sector start (7.5 degrees), and sector end (41.5 degrees). The light sequence is three flashes every 4 seconds, with a period of 18-7.5 degrees.

Further Information

The information provided is based on US NGA Pub. 113, 2010-10-22. Further research may be necessary to uncover more details about this intriguing lighthouse.