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Shoreham Harbour Lighthouse

56 Brighton Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RG, UK

Name and Location

The Shoreham Harbour Lighthouse is located at 56 Brighton Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RG, UK, situated on the southern coast of England.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the Shoreham Harbour Lighthouse is unknown. However, it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level. Its architecture and materials are not specified in the provided data sources.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a flashing white light every 10 seconds, with a sequence of 1+(9). This characteristic is part-obscured due to its proximity to the surrounding landscape. As a rear light (category), it serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners approaching the harbour.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape related to the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are documented about the Shoreham Harbour Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's coordinates are -0.2481893° longitude and 50.8308632° latitude. Its location and characteristics are documented in various seamark references, including US NGA Pub. 114 (2020).

Further Information

Details

NameShoreham Harbour Lighthouse
CityShoreham-by-Sea
CountryUk
Coordinates50.8308632, -0.2481893
Tower height13
Light characteristic"Fl(1+9)10s"
Light range10
Automatedtrue