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Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc White, Red 15s🇬🇧GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone lighthouse was built in 1835 on St. Anthony's Head, marking the eastern entrance to Carrick Roads, the harbor of Falmouth. The 19-meter tower, painted white, features an octagonal base and is topped with a lantern and gallery. It is attached to a two-story keeper's house and utilizes a 1st order Fresnel lens. The light emits a white flash, with a red sector indicating the direction of Manacles Rocks. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles and is operational. An outbuilding, Sally Port Cottage, has been converted for holiday rentals.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is indispensable for maritime traffic entering and exiting Carrick Roads. Its distinctive red sector warns mariners of the Manacles Rocks, a known hazard.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White, Red 15s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White, Red
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Oc W 15s (red sector over Manacles Rocks)
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1835

Significant events: Built in 1835, fog signals became inactive

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saint Mawes(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
A0062
NGA No.
0068
ARLHS No.
ENG-141

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery attached to 2-story keeper's house; 1st order Fresnel lens

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Eastern entrance to Carrick Roads, the harbor of Falmouth, southwest of Portscatho
Latitude
50.1412°
Longitude
-5.0160°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Falmouth Area Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc White, Red 15s. 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 white, red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint Mawes at 1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Flushing (2 NM WNW), Falmouth (2.5 NM WNW), Mylor (2.6 NM NNW), Portscatho (2.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Falmouth Area Lighthouses 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 Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Falmouth Area Lighthouses 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 Falmouth Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Falmouth Area Lighthouses 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.