Name and Location

The Bastia Lighthouse is located in Bastia, the capital of Corsica, France, at the address "1bis Rue du Dragon, 20200 Bastia, France", with a geographic coordinate of latitude 42.6942538° and longitude 9.4540698°.

Construction and History

The Bastia Lighthouse was constructed in the 19th century during the French colonial era. Its construction reflects the importance of the port of Bastia as a hub for trade and commerce during that time, making it a significant maritime aid to navigation on the Mediterranean Sea.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse has a traditional French design with a characteristic tower and a red color scheme, reminiscent of lighthouses from the same era.

Light and Navigation

The Bastia Lighthouse serves as a major aid to navigation for ships entering or exiting the port of Bastia. Its primary function is to provide a visual beacon to guide vessels through the busy waters, ensuring their safety and efficient passage.

• Fl (flashing red) with a height of 16 meters, range of 12 nautical miles, and sector start/end at 40°/130°;
• Fl (flashing red) with a height of 16 meters, range of 12 nautical miles, and sector start/end at 130°/215°;
• Fl (flashing white) with a height of 16 meters, range of 15 nautical miles, and sector start/end at 215°/325��;
• Fl (flashing red) with a height of 16 meters, range of 12 nautical miles, and sector start/end at 40°/325°.

The lighthouse's visibility is not intensified, making it visible only under clear weather conditions.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The maximum range for each light varies between 12-15 nautical miles. The lighthouse's primary function is to provide a visual beacon to guide vessels through the busy waters, ensuring their safety and efficient passage.

Further Information

References: United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 113, 2010-10-22.