Le Batofar

Theatre boat moored in Paris, France; originally an Irish lighthouse boat

History
Batofar
Ireland, sold to France
Name	Osprey
Owner	Irish Lights
Ordered	1953
Builder	Philip and Son, Dartmouth
Cost	£98,100
Laid down	1953
Completed	1955
Renamed	Batofar
Reclassified	Night Club
General characteristics
Length	134 feet
Beam	25 feet
Depth	15 feet

LV Osprey entered service as a Light Vessel for the Commissioners of Irish Lights in 1955. On 9 May 1975 she was sold to the New Ross Harbour Commissioners for use as a floating oil berth, pilot station and harbour store. In March 1998 she was sold again and moored on the Seine.^[1]

Le Batofar ignited the "night club on boat" trend in Paris. This lighthouse boat (in French bateau-phare) offers an original setting on the bank of the Seine in the 13th arrondissement. It is known for its progressive musical programming which champions cutting edge electro bands live, and its renowned DJ-driven afterhours dance parties. During the day, Batofar is also a community gathering that serves as a restaurant, café and a summertime "beach" hang-out (Paris-Beach).

References

^ Lightships in the Irish Lighthouse Service "Lightships in the Irish Lighthouse Service". Archived from the original on 1 January 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2009.