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Casquets Lighthouse

PJCF+Q5 Guernsey

Name and Location

Casquets Lighthouse is located at PJCF+Q5, Guernsey, off the coast of the island with coordinates 49.7219839° N, -2.3770621° W.

2. Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1859 during the Victorian era. It has a rich maritime history as an essential aid to navigation for mariners.

3. Architecture and Materials

Standing at a height of 37 meters (121 feet), the lighthouse has a focal height of 45 meters (148 feet). Its architecture and materials are not specified in the available data.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light is white, with a period of 30 seconds, powered by an automated system. It displays a characteristic sequence of Fl (3) W.15s, visible up to 24 nautical miles.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, but it is not a museum or open to the public for guided tours. The surrounding landscape is characterized by the rugged coastline of Guernsey, offering breathtaking views of the island and the sea from the top of the lighthouse.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse, you can enjoy stunning views of the island and the sea. The surrounding landscape is a testament to Guernsey's rich maritime heritage.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no specific anecdotes or folklore are mentioned in the available data about Casquets Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has a radar transponder (Racon) and an AIS radio station, with MMSI number 992351120. It is listed on nautical charts as reference point A 1532.

9. Further Information

Details

NameCasquets Lighthouse
City
CountryGuernsey
Coordinates49.7219839, -2.3770621
Year of construction1859
Focal height45
Tower height37
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerugged coastline
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the island and the sea
Guided toursfalse
AIS Radartrue
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Light range24
Automatedtrue