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Deal Pier Lighthouse

F Red 3s🇬🇧Dover, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Deal Pier Lighthouse

A cylindrical stone tower, painted white, stands 15 meters tall with a focal height of 7 meters. It was built in 2008 as part of a restaurant structure at the end of Deal Pier, which extends 311 meters into the English Channel. The light emits a fixed red signal. A station was first established at this location in 1865. The current pier structure dates to 1957, with the light moved to an earlier restaurant building in 2005 before the present construction in 2008. The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 9.3 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This light marks the extremity of Deal Pier, a significant structure extending into the English Channel, and aids navigation in the busy waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red 3s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2008
First Lit
1865

Significant events: Station established 1865, third pier built 1957, light on earlier restaurant building in 2005, current restaurant and light built 2008

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dover(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
A0950
NGA No.
1312
ARLHS No.
ENG-130

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Location

City
Dover
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Located at the end of the Deal Pier, which extends 311 m (1020 ft) into the English Channel, about 13 km (8 mi) northeast of Dover and a similar distance south of Ramsgate.
Latitude
51.1410°
Longitude
1.3761°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Deal Pier Lighthouse at night?+
Deal Pier displays the characteristic F Red 3s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Deal Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Deal Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dover at 2.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Sandwich (7.6 NM N), Folkestone (8 NM WSW), Richborough (8.7 NM N), Littlebourne (10.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Deal Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Deal Pier Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Deal Pier Lighthouse?+
Deal Pier Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Deal Pier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Deal Pier Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.