Fort Cépérou, named after an Amerindian chief, was built in 1643. It is mostly in ruins today.
Tower Height: 29
Height of Focal Plane: 131
Characteristic and Range: Three flashes (2+1) every 15 seconds; range 16 nautical miles (white sector) and 13 nautical miles (red sector).
Description of Tower: White circular tower on a white square hut.
This light is operational
1850: Wooden framework tower, 40 feet tall.
Date Established: 1850
Date Present Tower Built: 1905?
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
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