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St. Austell Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About St. Austell Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

This square, 3-meter tall concrete structure stands on the south side of the harbor entrance at Looe. Painted white, it features a square opening on its front face. It was established sometime after 1977 and served as a fog signal. The structure has been inactive since 2012. It is located approximately 0.1 km from the nearest port.

Why it matters: The fog signal was important for ensuring safe passage into Looe harbor, especially during periods of poor visibility.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
3.048m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 3m square concrete 'pillbox' with a square opening in the front, painted white.

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Located on the south side of the harbor entrance in Looe, Great Britain.
Latitude
50.3501°
Longitude
-4.4514°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2012

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Looe(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
A0095.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does St. Austell Area Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
St. Austell Area Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Looe at 0.3 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Polperro (3.3 NM WSW), Cawsand (4.4 NM ESE), River Fowey (5.9 NM WNW), Polruan (6.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is St. Austell Area Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, St. Austell Area 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 St. Austell Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
St. Austell Area 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 St. Austell Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near St. Austell Area 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.