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| On the "pointe de Fréhel", in 1687, is established a first headlight with the made lamp of three large terpentine and tallow torches; it is visible in clear weather with nearly 40 km. In the event of storm, one lit a large coal fire. |
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| In 1847, a new headlight is built beside old. Electrified in 1886, it will be dynamited by German on August 11, 1944 | ||||
| From 1946 to 1950, period of the restoration of the current headlight, the old headlight (of the Vauban Tower) is given in service for the prevention of the coasts. The news high tower of 32m, dominates the floods with 96m; a halogenous lamp carries 2 white glares every 10 seconds to 110km in clear weather. . | ||||
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