Calais Lighthouse
Lighthouse located in the streets of Calais. | |
| Location | Calais, Hauts-de-France France |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°57′41″N 1°51′13″E / 50.961360°N 1.853622°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1848 |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Automated | 1987 |
| Height | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower |
| Power source | vegetable oil, mineral oil, electricity |
| Heritage | classified historical monument |
| Light | |
| First lit | 15 October 1848 |
| Focal height | 59.8 m (196 ft) |
| Lens | Halogen 250 MM Rotating |
| Range | 23.5 nautical miles (43.5 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl (4) W 15s. |
Calais Lighthouse (French: Phare de Calais) is located in Calais in Pas-de-Calais. The Lighthouse is located in the residential streets near the Port of Calais and is a significant landmark as well as a navigational aid to ships and ferries using the Straits of Dover.