Dunkirk lighthouse

Dunkirk lighthouse
The Dunkirk lighthouse

Dunkirk lighthouse (phare de Dunkerque or phare de Risban) is an automated first order (i.e. 60 km beam or further) port lighthouse, the highest of this type in France. It is sited near Dunkirk. Construction on the lighthouse was completed in 1842.

Coordinates: 51°02′56″N 02°21′51″E / 51.04889°N 2.36417°E / 51.04889; 2.36417


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