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Gravesham Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 10s🇬🇧Gravesham, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gravesham Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse

This skeletal iron tower, built in 1972, stands 16 meters tall with a focal height of 30 meters. It displays an occulting white, red, and green light every 10 seconds, visible for 15.3 nautical miles. The structure is a four-legged circular wrought iron skeletal tower featuring a lantern, gallery, and three landings. It replaced an earlier black iron skeletal tower that marked the station's establishment in 1926. The lighthouse guides vessels along the River Thames within the Port of London, near Grays.

Why it matters: This light is indispensable for the safe navigation of commercial and recreational vessels traversing the busy River Thames, particularly within the Port of London, providing precise guidance through a complex waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 10s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1972

Significant events: Station established 1926, current light installed 1972, replaced black iron skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Grays(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
A2119.
ARLHS No.
ENG-089

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red
Material
iron

Structure: four-legged circular wrought iron skeletal tower with lantern, gallery, and three landings

Location

City
Gravesham
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
River Thames, Gravesham Borough, guiding vessels upstream and downstream in the Port of London
Latitude
51.4489°
Longitude
0.3345°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gravesham Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Gravesham Borough Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 10s. 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/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Gravesham Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gravesham Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Northfleet at 0.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Tilbury (0.8 NM NNE), Grays (1.6 NM NNW), Gravesend (2 NM E), Dartford (3.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gravesham Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gravesham Borough 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 Gravesham Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Gravesham Borough 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 Gravesham Borough Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gravesham Borough 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.