Hinkley Point Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Hinkley Point Lighthouse
This navigation marker displays green flashing lights affixed to the water intake structure of the former Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station. Situated offshore, west of Burnham-on-Sea, it functions to direct watercraft in this area. The light's focal height reaches 7.5 meters, with a visible range of 9.5 nautical miles. Its characteristic is one green flash (F G). The light's position on an industrial building underscores its practical function for identifying offshore installations.
Why it matters: This navigation marker is important for vessels traveling near the former Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station, specifically indicating its large offshore water intake structure. Its existence helps avoid collisions with this industrial feature, allowing for secure transit.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- Green
- Raw Code
- F G
- Focal Height
- 7.5m
- Geographic Range
- 9.5NM
Location
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Sea Region
- Located offshore from the deactivated Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station, 10 km west of Burnham-on-Sea.
- Latitude
- 51.2154°
- Longitude
- -3.1346°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: Lights are mounted on the water intake structure of the deactivated Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Bridgwater(5.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- A5582
- NGA No.
- 6168
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