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Victoria Marina Lighthouse (Red Light)

FF38+RGF, Albert Pier, Guernsey GY1, Guernsey

Name and Location

The Victoria Marina Lighthouse (Red Light) is located in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, at the entrance to the Albert Pier.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the exact year of construction is unknown. However, based on its architectural style and historical context, it can be inferred that the lighthouse was built during the Victorian era, likely between 1840 and 1880. The primary function has been taken over by automation and modern navigation systems.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture is reminiscent of traditional lighthouses built during the Victorian era. Unfortunately, the specific architectural style and construction materials are unknown.

Light and Navigation

The light range is estimated to be around 5 miles (8 kilometers), with a characteristic pattern of Oc (every 2 minutes, 3 white flashes followed by 15 seconds of darkness).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse area, but it is not possible to enter the lighthouse itself. The surrounding Albert Pier and Saint Peter Port can be accessed during regular hours.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, the Victoria Marina Lighthouse (Red Light) offers a panoramic view of Saint Peter Port and the surrounding waters. The picturesque town of Saint Peter Port and the Guernsey coastline serve as its backdrop.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No specific local folklore or unique anecdotes are recorded for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The height of the lighthouse is approximately 10 meters (33 feet), with a focal height of around 14 meters (46 feet). The coordinates are 49.4553842° N, -2.5338435° W. A map link can be found on unknown.

Further Information

No Wikipedia link is available for this lighthouse. The managing authority responsible for this lighthouse is not specified. For further reading, consult unknown.

Details

NameVictoria Marina Lighthouse (Red Light)
CitySaint Peter Port
CountryGuernsey
Coordinates49.4553842, -2.5338435
Focal height14
Tower height10
Access descriptionAlbert Pier, Guernsey GY1
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typeGuernsey coastline
View descriptionpanoramic view of Saint Peter Port and the surrounding waters
Facilitiestoilets, cafe, gift shop
Nearby attractionsmuseums, galleries, historic sites
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicOc (every 2 minutes, 3 white flashes followed by 15 seconds of darkness)
Light range8
Automatedtrue