Goulphar Lighthouse

The Goulphar Lighthouse is located in Bangor, Belle-Île-en-Mer, Morbihan, France. It was built in 1836 and features a granite tower with a cylindrical shape, balcony, and lantern. The lighthouse stands at a height of 52.25 meters and has a focal height of 92 meters, with a range of 27 nautical miles.

The Goulphar Lighthouse was designed by Augustin Fresnel and combines technical buildings and keepers' lodgings. The lighthouse is unpainted, with a red lantern and rail, and its characteristic is a group flash of two white lights every 10 seconds. It is currently managed by the Service des phares et balises and was listed as a Monument historique in 1995.

The lighthouse is still standing and is a notable landmark on the island of Belle-Île-en-Mer. With its rich history and technical significance, the Goulphar Lighthouse is a notable tourist attraction in the region. Its design and construction are a testament to the engineering skills of Augustin Fresnel, and it continues to serve as an important aid to navigation in the area.

Light and tower

It lies on the Bay of Biscay. It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of granite. Its daymark is unpainted tower, red lantern and rail. The light has a focal height of 87 metres. The light has a range of 27 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Gp.Fl.(2) W 10s. It is managed by Service des phares et balises.

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