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Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 3s🇬🇧South Hams, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse

The Kingswear Daymark is an octagonal, hollow granite tower built in 1864, standing 25 meters tall. Its unique arched base is open underneath. The structure is painted white and red and serves as the entrance leading light for Dartmouth, located on the north side of the Dart estuary entrance at Kingswear. It exhibits a directional light with white, red, and green sectors, cycling through these colors every 3 seconds. While the tower is closed to the public, the site is accessible.

Why it matters: This structure guides vessels into the Dart estuary, a busy port and popular sailing destination, helping them navigate the entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 3s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 3s
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1864

Significant events: Original lighthouse demolished in 1980 due to being unsafe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white and red
Material
granite

Structure: octagonal pyramidal hollow granite tower with a gracefully arched base, open underneath

Location

City
South Hams
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
north side of the entrance to the Dart estuary at Kingswear, southeast of Dartmouth, serving as the entrance leading light for Dartmouth
Latitude
50.3468°
Longitude
-3.5681°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dartmouth(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
A0236
NGA No.
328
ARLHS No.
ENG-311
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse at night?+
Kingswear Daymark displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 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 white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dartmouth at 0.7 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Beesands (0.8 NM S), Kingswear (0.8 NM S), River Dart (1.1 NM SE), Strete (3.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kingswear Daymark 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 Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse?+
Kingswear Daymark 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 Kingswear Daymark Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kingswear Daymark 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.