Goulphar
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member DD Drix
N 47° 18.657 W 003° 13.637
30T E 482821 N 5239744
Phare de Belle-ile dans la commune de Bangor, ville de Kervilahouen. Lighthouse on Belle-Ile, in the city of Kervilahouen, near Bangor.
Waymark Code: WMJ4P7
Location: Bretagne, France
Date Posted: 09/23/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
Views: 4

Édifié selon les plans de l’ingénieur Fresnel, le Grand Phare de Kervilahouen est entré en service en 1836. La tour mesure 52 m, son diamètre est de 7,50 m à la base et 5,50 m au sommet. Son ascension est possible, après avoir gravi 213 marches de granite puis un escalier de fer. De là-haut, on découvre par temps clair de très beaux points de vue panoramiques sur toute l’île.

Built according to the plans of the engineer Fresnel, the Big Lighthouse of Kervilahouen entered service in 1836. The tower measures 52 m, its diameter is 7,50 m on the base(basis) and 5,50 m in the summit. His(her,its) ascent is possible, having climbed 213 walking(steps) of granite then an iron staircase. Of above, we discover in clear weather very beautiful panoramic points of view on all the island.

Construction 1826-1833 & 1882
Hauteur/Height 52,25 m
Élévation/ Elevation 92 m
Portée/Range 26 milles
Feux/Light feu blanc à 2 éclats 10 s
Optique/ Power 2 lampes halogènes 650 W
Gardienné/ Keeper oui
Visiteurs/ visit oui
Coastal Lighthouse: Not listed

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