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3WPM+HM Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, France

Name and Location

The St. Mandrier Lighthouse is located in Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, France, with an address of 3WPM+HM Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, France, and coordinates of 43.0864201° N, 5.9341452° E.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the St. Mandrier Lighthouse is unavailable, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century, a period when many lighthouses were constructed along France's coastlines.

Architecture and Materials

The architectural style of the St. Mandrier Lighthouse is unavailable, but it is likely constructed from local materials such as stone or concrete.

Light and Navigation

The light range of this lighthouse is 9 nautical miles (16.7 kilometers), with a characteristic pattern of Fl (0.3 + 2.2 + 0.3 + 7.2) seconds, indicating a red light.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site to view the lighthouse and surrounding landscape. However, no information is available regarding the current use or automation status of the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The St. Mandrier Lighthouse offers a stunning view of the Mediterranean coastline and surrounding terrain, with coastal scenery characterized by rocky shores and beaches to the north of 301°.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Although its current use is unknown, this lighthouse likely remains operational as an aid to navigation. No information is available regarding any Automatic Identification System (AIS) or radar installation at this location.

Further Information

  • The St. Mandrier Lighthouse can be found on nautical charts with reference number E 0716.
  • For further reading, consult US NGA Pub. 113 (2010-10-22) for more information on this lighthouse.

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Coordinates43.0864201, 5.9341452