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BeachLighthouse

2 The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6DL, UK

Name and Location

The Beach Lighthouse, located at 2 The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6DL, UK, serves as a minor seamark for the maritime community in this seaside town.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction is not recorded, but it is believed to have been built during the mid-20th century. According to Wikipedia, the lighthouse was constructed with a view to improving maritime safety in the area.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information on architecture and materials is available for this lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The Beach Lighthouse is characterized as Fl (flashing) green light, flashing every 2 seconds. Its range is approximately 9 nautical miles, making it visible from a distance of 9 nautical miles. The light serves the maritime community in Fleetwood, indicating its importance for local navigation rather than serving as a major aid to mariners.

Accessibility and Visiting

No specific information on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse is available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding area and views are not described in detail.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore about this lighthouse are currently available.

Technical and Operational Details

  • The Beach Lighthouse has a category of Lower, character Fl (flashing), colour Green, height 14 meters (46 feet), period 2 seconds, range 9 nautical miles, sector end 157.5 degrees, and sector start 154.5 degrees.

Further Information

Latitude: 53.9285535

Longitude: -3.0090695

References

  • 1. Wikipedia: en:Beach Lighthouse, Fleetwood
  • 2. Wikidata: Q220081

Details

NameBeachLighthouse
CityFleetwood
CountryUk
Coordinates53.9285535, -3.0090695
Year of constructionmid-20thcentury
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Focal height
Tower height14meters
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Light characteristicFl(flashing)
Light range9nauticalmiles