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North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) Lighthouses Lighthouse

🇬🇧North Tyneside, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This white brick tower, standing 46 meters tall, features a lantern and gallery. It was constructed from brick and is painted white. The lighthouse is situated in North Shields within the North Tyneside Borough. Although no longer operational, the structure remains accessible to the public. The nearest port to this lighthouse is Blyth, located 3.6 kilometers away. Its Admiralty number is A2748.

Why it matters: These former navigational aids enhance the cultural appeal of North Shields by allowing visitors to connect with the area's maritime history and past navigational challenges.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
46m
Tower Color
white
Material
brick

Structure: brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Location

City
North Tyneside
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
North Tyneside Borough (North Shields)
Latitude
55.0703°
Longitude
-1.4497°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Blyth(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
A2748.
ARLHS No.
ENG-145
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tynemouth at 3.3 NM to the S. Other ports served include Blyth (4.1 NM NNW), North Shields (4.3 NM S), Tyne (4.4 NM SSW), Jarrow (5.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) 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 North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) 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 North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near North Tyneside Borough (North Shields) 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.