Phare du Four
Phare du Four was built in 1874.
- Built
- 1874
- Coordinates
- 48.52317, -4.8051
The Phare du Four is a lighthouse located off the Saint-Laurent peninsula in France, between the west coast of the Pays de Léon and the Roches d'Argenton, in the municipality of Porspoder. Construction of the lighthouse began in April 1869 under the authority of engineers Blanchat, Léonce Raynaud, and Fenoux. The project was impeded by waves breaking over the rock and was suspended for the winter after six months.
The lighthouse finally entered service on the night of March 14 to 15, 1874. It has had a tumultuous history, with three people killed during its construction when their supply ship struck a rock and sank. Additionally, a keeper died in 1913 after breathing gas oil fumes, and two people drowned in 1978 when a supply ship capsized near the lighthouse. The lighthouse was also struck by lightning in 1899.
The Phare du Four was automated on October 6, 1993, and its compressed-air fog signal was replaced with a 1200-watt electromagnetic system in 1985. Today, the lighthouse stands as a notable landmark in the region, with a rich and interesting history. Despite the challenges and tragedies it has faced, the Phare du Four continues to serve as an important aid to navigation, guiding ships safely through the waters off the coast of France.
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- Year Built
- 1874
- Description
- During construction, three people- Hervé Jézéquel, François Leborgne, and foreman Le Brelivet, were killed when their supply ship struck a rock and sank. On the night of March 14 to 15, 1874, the lighthouse entered service.
- Body Of Water
- Atlantic Ocean