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Pointe aux Canons Lighthouse (Saint-Pierre)
France
The point is named for the 18th century cannons standing guard nearby. The lighthouse was the front light of a range from 1887 to the 1960s, but the rear lighthouse (known as the Feu Rouge) has been demolished (see below). The lighthouse was originally painted all white; a black horizontal band was added in the 1930s, and later the color of the band was changed to red. The light lost its navigational value after the outer breakwaters were constructed. Located at the end of a stone pier in the harbor at Saint-Pierre.
Accessible by walking the pier. Site open, tower closed. Site manager: government of St.-Pierre et Miquelon. ARLHS SPM-010.
| Lighthouse Construction | 1862 |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Status | publish |
| Lighthouse Markings | 11 m (35 ft) octagonal stone tower with gallery, painted white with a horizontal red band. The original lantern has been removed, and the light is mounted in a small enclosure at the top of a dome-shaped platform atop the tower. Enclosure, dome and gallery painted red. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | government of St.-Pierre et Miquelon |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 46.7813709249,-56.1661104798 |