WV2175 : Les Hanois Lighthouse

Les Hanois Lighthouse
Les Hanois Lighthouse
Completed in 1862 after some 40 wrecks on these reefs in 1807-48, the worst of which incurred the loss of 154 men. The tower reaches a height of 108 feet and the double-flash light is visible up to 16 miles distance. The light was automated in 1996 and carries the reference A1580.
Position - N49°26.1' W2°42.15'
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2015
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Colin Smith   (find more nearby)
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Date Taken
Monday, 5 October, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 18 October, 2015
Category
Lighthouse   (more nearby)
Subject Location
MGRS: geotagged! WV 2158 7586 [10m precision]
WGS84: 49:26.1016N 2:42.1415W
Photographer Location
MGRS: geotagged! WV 2371 7587
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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