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29 Quai Pierre Sauvaire, 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer, France

Name and Location

The Port St. Elme Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on the Mediterranean coast.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built during the French Second Republic era, marking an important milestone in the development of France's maritime infrastructure. It has served as a guiding light for mariners navigating the Mediterranean Sea since 1859.

Architecture and Materials

Standing at 9 meters (29.5 feet) tall, the Port St. Elme Lighthouse is a striking example of mid-19th century architecture. Its design and materials are not specified in available data sources.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light is green, visible from a distance of 7 kilometers (4.3 miles), serving as a beacon to guide ships safely into the port of La Seyne-sur-Mer. The light character is Fl (focal flash) with a period of 4 seconds. Its specifications are as follows: type - Minor light, light color - Green, height - 9 meters (29.5 feet), range - 7 kilometers (4.3 miles), reference - E 0712, sequence - 1+(3).

Accessibility and Visiting

Information on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse is not available in provided data sources.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and notable views from the lighthouse are not specified in available data sources.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore related to the Port St. Elme Lighthouse are available in provided data sources.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, providing a vital service to mariners and ensuring the safety of ships traveling along the Mediterranean coast.

Further Information

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