Southwold Lighthouse
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Southwold Lighthouse by Ashley Dace as part of the Geograph project.
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Southwold Lighthouse
Image: © Ashley Dace Taken: 14 Jun 2009
The white lighthouse towering over the town. There is a large mix of architecture ranging from the small fisherman's cottages to the large mansions and 1960's flats. Construction of the Lighthouse started in 1887. The lighthouse replaced 3 local lighthouses which needed to be replaced. The present lighthouse lit up on the 3rd September 1890. Specifications Established 1889 Height Of Tower 31 Metres Height Of Light Above Mean High Water 37 Metres Automated 1938 Electrified 1938 Lamp 3 x 12v 90 Watt Osram Halostar Optic 1st Order 920mm Focal Length, Catadioptric Fixed Lens Character White And Red Group Flashing 4 Times Every 20 Seconds Range Of Light White Main Light (220°-001°) 17 nautical miles Red Light (204°-220° & 001°-032.3°) 15 nautical miles
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Image Location
Latitude
52.327504
Longitude
1.682539