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28-DEC-2006

Feu de Saint Vaast-la-Hougue

Saint Vaast-la-Hougue, France

This is one of many cast iron tourelles prefabricated by the firm of Sautter et Lemonnier. Apparently this is the oldest survivor of its class; the first built, at Calais Jetée de l'Est, was swept away by a storm.

Number: FRA 151
Build: 1865
Construction: cast iron
Height: 12 m

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