Petite Terre Lighthouse

Petite Terre Lighthouse has a focal height of 26 metres and a range of 15 nautical miles. It was built in 1840.

Focal height
26 metres
Range
15 nautical miles
Built
1840
Coordinates
16.17067, -61.10931
Petite Terre Lighthouse

The Petite Terre Lighthouse is located in Guadeloupe and stands at a focal height of 26 meters. Built in 1840, it provides a range of 15 nautical miles, aiding navigation for nearby vessels.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a 1-storey keeper’s house tower. The light has a focal height of 26 metres. The light has a range of 15 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 14832. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J5730.

Details

Range Nm
15
Nga Number
14832
Year Built
1840
Description
:''Petite Terre is also the name of Pamanzi island, Mayotte.''
Tower Shape
Cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern atop a 1-storey keeper’s house
Focal Height M
26
Admiralty Number
J5730