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Notes:
Fort Cépérou, named after an Amerindian chief, was built in 1643. It is mostly in ruins today. Tower Height: 29 Height of Focal Plane: 131 Characteristic and Range: Three flashes (2+1) every 15 seconds; range 16 nautical miles (white sector) and 13 nautical miles (red sector). Description of Tower: White circular tower on a white square hut.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1850: Wooden framework tower, 40 feet tall. Date Established: 1850 Date Present Tower Built: 1905? Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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