Heybridge Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Heybridge Lighthouse
The Heybridge light is positioned at Heybridge, on the east side of Maldon within the Blackwater estuary. Its green light offers a navigational reference with a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. Instead of a typical lighthouse structure, the light is mounted on a two-story waterfront building that functions as the clubhouse for the Blackwater Sailing Club. This operational light is located 0.3 kilometers from Heybridge, the nearest port. It exhibits a green occulting flash every 5 seconds.
Why it matters: This light is essential for vessels navigating the Blackwater estuary, especially those connected to the Blackwater Sailing Club, highlighting a community-supported approach to maritime safety on the waterway.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Oc G 5s
- Focal Height
- 10m
- Geographic Range
- 10.4NM
Location
- City
- Maldon
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Sea Region
- Blackwater estuary at Heybridge, on the east side of Maldon
- Latitude
- 51.7342°
- Longitude
- 0.7143°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: A light is mounted atop a two-story waterfront building, which serves as the clubhouse for the Blackwater Sailing Club.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Heybridge(0.3 km)
- Admiralty No.
- A2180.
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