Lighthouse Brighton-les-Pins...
Lighthouse Cayeux, located in the village of Brighton-les-Pins, measuring 31.85 meters high. Commissioned in 1951, it replaces the old building destroyed by the Germans in August 1944. It is a cylindrical tower of reinforced concrete and bricks.
His fire, emitted from a metal halide lamp of 250 W is red 5s regular chips. Its range is 19 miles (about 35 km).
History:
From 1770 to 1780 the presence of a fixed fire hearth coal turret 9 m.
In 1797, the turret is equipped with a lantern in five oil lamps (extinction in 1835).
On 1 December 1835: Ignition on metal tower 27 meters on the main building. Retrofitting a new lantern in 1892.
The lighthouse was destroyed August 31, 1944 by German troops.
An interim fire is turned on 25 April 1947 pending the construction of the current lighthouse.
In September 1951, the new flagship is placed in service. It is a cylindrical tower smooth masonry, painted red and white. Adjoining pavilion serves as a housing for the caretaker.
It is automated since 1999. This is checked office Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, where there is always a member of staff on duty.
