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Phare de Moguériec

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Phare de Moguériec

The Phare de Moguériec, also known as Tour-tan Mogerieg, is a historic lighthouse located in Port de Moguériec, France.

History

  • The structure's origins date back to the early 19th century.
  • Unfortunately, no significant historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.

Architecture and Construction

The tower stands at a height of approximately 9.1 meters above sea level, with a focal height of around 11 meters.

Its construction materials are not specified, but it is believed to have been built using traditional methods and materials common during that era.

Light Characteristics

  • The lighthouse emits two distinct light patterns: one white with a range of 6 nautical miles and another green with a range of 11 nautical miles.
  • The period of both lights is reportedly 4 seconds, indicating an intermittent beam pattern.

Current Status

As of the last available data, the Phare de Moguériec is no longer actively used as a navigational aid.

Its status has been automated, and it is currently not in operation.

Location and Accessibility

  • The lighthouse is situated at Port de Moguériec, a town located on the French coast.
  • The exact location can be found using geographical coordinates 48.6891944° N, -4.0748326° W.

Heritage Status

The Phare de Moguériec is reportedly listed as a notable historical landmark in France, although specific details regarding its designation are not available.

Notable Historical Events

No significant historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.

Details

NamePhare de Moguériec
CityMoguériec
CountryFrance
Coordinates48.689194, -4.0748324
Current useno longer actively used as a navigational aid