Le Phare Du Cap d'Arme - Ile de Porquerolles, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 42° 59.011 E 006° 12.349
32T E 272183 N 4762773
[FR] Le phare a été construit en 1830. Il mesure 20,66 mètres et s'élève à 84,06 mètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer. [EN] The lighthouse was constructed in 1830. It has a height of 20,66 meters and rises 84,06 meters above the sea level.
Waymark Code: WM8TT8
Location: France
Date Posted: 05/12/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
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[FR] Il fut sauvé de la destruction en 1944 grâce au courage de son gardien de l'époque Joseph Pellegrino. Cet acte lui valut la croix de la Légion d'honneur.

Son feu blanc à 2 éclats 10s est éclairé par une lampe halogène de 1000 W. Il a une portée de 29 milles (environ 54 km).

[EN] It was saved from destruction in 1944 thanks to the courage of its keeper at the time, Joseph Pellegrino. His actions earned him the Cross of the Legion of Honor.

Its white light with two bursts is lit by a halogin lamp of 1000W. It has a reach of 29 miles (about 54 km).
Coastal Lighthouse: Lighthouse

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