Name and Location

The Phare de Port-Maria lighthouse is located on the Presqu'île de Quiberon in Brittany, France, at coordinates 47.4796902° N, 3.1241767° W.

Construction and History

The Phare de Port-Maria was built to serve as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters of the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay. The structure has undergone several renovations and restorations over the years, with the most significant being the addition of a new tower in [year].

Architecture and Materials

The Phare de Port-Maria is a 28-meter-tall (92 feet) lighthouse with a distinctive red-and-white striped pattern. The original lantern was replaced in [year] with a new one, which still stands today.

Light and Navigation

The Phare de Port-Maria emits a Q-character light signal, characterized by a red light that flashes every 10 seconds within a range of 10 nautical miles (18 kilometers). The light's color changes to white within a range of 14 nautical miles (26 kilometers).

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

• * Height: 28 meters (92 feet)
• * Range: 10-14 nautical miles (18-26 kilometers)
• * Sector End: 17, 51, 81, 98, 143, 246, and 297 degrees
• * Sector Start: 17, 51, 81, 98, 143, 246, and 291 degrees

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