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Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) Lighthouse

Fl (3) White 15s🇬🇧Eastbourne, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) Lighthouse

This concrete tower, originally built as Martello Tower 66 between 1805 and 1806, stands 10 meters tall on Langney Point. The cylindrical structure, constructed from concrete, has been adapted to serve as a lighthouse. A one-story observation room sits atop the tower, housing the light which emits a single white flash every 15 seconds. Its focal height reaches 12 meters, providing a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: Its primary significance lies in its original construction as a Martello Tower, a rare example of such a fortification repurposed for navigational use. The light guides vessels entering Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour Marina.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1805

Significant events: Built as Martello Tower 66 in 1805-06, later adapted with a light mounted on an observation room

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
concrete tower
Material
concrete

Structure: round unpainted concrete tower; the light is mounted on a 1-story observation room atop the tower

Location

City
Eastbourne
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
South side of the entrance to Eastbourne's harbor, on the Channel coast
Latitude
50.7338°
Longitude
0.2414°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Eastbourne(4.5 km)
Admiralty No.
A0848
NGA No.
1150
ARLHS No.
ENG-005
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) Lighthouse at night?+
Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) displays the characteristic Fl (3) White 15s — 3 white flashes every 15 seconds. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Eastbourne at 4.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Seaford (5.7 NM WNW), Normans Bay (7.3 NM NE), Newhaven (7.6 NM WNW), Denton (8.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) 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 Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) Lighthouse?+
Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) 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 Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sovereign Harbour Marina (Langney Point, Eastbourne) 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.