Name and Location

The Port Glasgow Leading Light is located at the intersection of the River Clyde and the Firth of Clyde in Scotland.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the early 20th century as a response to the growing importance of the River Clyde as a shipping route. The Port Glasgow Leading Light serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners entering the harbor.

Light and Navigation

The light has a green color and is displayed every 10 seconds. Its sector begins at 210 degrees and ends at 290 degrees, indicating the direction of safe passage into the Port Glasgow harbor. The lighthouse stands at a height of 12 meters (39 feet) and has a range of 12 kilometers (7.5 miles).

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Port Glasgow Leading Light.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is situated at the following coordinates: -4.6904646, 55.9373984.

Further Information

For further information, please refer to United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 114 (2011-05-26) and Wikidata Q15118329.