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Spy House Point Lighthouse

Iso white 6s🇬🇧GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Spy House Point Lighthouse

Also known as: Polperro

This cylindrical brick lighthouse, standing 3 meters tall, was built in 1911. Its exterior is painted white with black trim and it features a lantern room. The focal height of the light is 30 meters, and it emits an isophase white or red light. It is situated on Spy House Point, marking the entrance to Polperro Harbour on the south coast of Cornwall, England. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for local fishing boats and pleasure craft navigating the challenging and narrow entrance to Polperro Harbour, particularly in poor visibility or at night.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso white 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
white
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso.W.R
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1911

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
3m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with black trim
Material
brick

Structure: round brick tower with lantern, painted white with black trim

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Spy House Point, marking the entrance to Polperro Harbour on the south coast of Cornwall, England.
Latitude
50.3272°
Longitude
-4.6471°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Polruan(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
A0090
NGA No.
0118
ARLHS No.
ENG-243
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Spy House Point Lighthouse at night?+
Spy House Point displays the characteristic Iso white 6s. 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 Spy House Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Spy House Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fowey at 0.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Polruan (1.3 NM ESE), Par (2.4 NM WNW), Parkeston Quay (2.4 NM NW), Saint Sampson (Golant) (2.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Spy House Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Spy House Point 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 Spy House Point Lighthouse?+
Spy House Point 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 Spy House Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Spy House Point 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.