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27-NOV-2008

Saint-Quay-Portrieux

Saint-Quay-Portrieux, France

This historic light is a prototypical tourelle, similar to hundreds of small cast iron lighthouses built in France for installation throughout the country and around the world. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for ease of assembly and relocation, it was exhibited at the Exposition Universelle de Paris in 1867. It was relocated in 1879, when the mole was extended.

ARLHS Number: FRA-500
Admirality Number: A1712
NGA Number: 114-7928
Build: 1867
Construction: cast iron
Height: 11.5 m

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