Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Shoreham Light

01/15/05 10:01 PM

1-800-758-1444

Name: Shoreham Light

Also known as: Shoreham Middle Pier Range Rear Light

Also known as: Kingston Buci Light

Nearest Town or City:
Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom

Location: On middle pier at Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, south coast of England.

Managing Organization:
Shoreham Port Authority

Website: http://www.portshoreham.co.uk

Notes:
This is the rear light of a range; the front light is on the roof of the harbourmaster's office.

Tower Height: 39

Height of Focal Plane: 43

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 10 seconds.

Description of Tower: Conical limestone tower with black lantern.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1846

Date Present Tower Built: 1846

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.