Trois-Rivières Lighthouse

Trois-Rivières Lighthouse has a focal height of 9 metres.

Focal height
9 metres
Coordinates
15.96947, -61.6465
Trois-Rivières Lighthouse

The Trois-Rivières Lighthouse is located in the commune of Trois-Rivières, which is situated on the south coast of the island of Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe. The commune was established as a French commune in the overseas department of Guadeloupe. The lighthouse itself is a masonry tower with a massive tapered cylindrical shape, featuring a balcony and light. It is marked by a white tower with a green band on the top and a green balcony.

The lighthouse is part of the commune's landscape, which includes the harbor of Trois-Rivières. The commune has a population and is surrounded by the towns of Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Vieux-Fort, and Gourbeyre. While the exact year the lighthouse was built is not specified, it is an integral part of the commune's history and landscape.

The Trois-Rivières Lighthouse has an interesting history, although not much is known about its specific past. The commune of Trois-Rivières, where the lighthouse is located, has a rich history and is the chef-lieu of the Canton of Trois-Rivières. The lighthouse is likely an important aid to navigation in the area, given its location on the south coast of Basse-Terre. Today, the lighthouse remains a notable feature of the commune's landscape, and its history and significance are likely to be of interest to those who visit the area.

Light and tower

The light has a focal height of 9 metres. The NGA list of lights numbers it 14880. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it J5702.

Details

Nga Number
14880
Description
'''Trois-Rivières''' (; literally "Three Rivers"; ) is a commune in the overseas department of Guadeloupe, and the chef-lieu of the Canton of Trois-Rivières. It is on the south coast of the island of Basse-Terre. It is surrounded with the towns of Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Vieux-Fort and Gourbeyre.
Focal Height M
9
Admiralty Number
J5702