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Thurrock Yacht Club Lighthouse

F White🇬🇧Thurrock, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Thurrock Yacht Club Lighthouse

This 21-meter cylindrical mast, erected in 2012, stands on the north bank of the Thames within the Thurrock Yacht Club dock in Grays. Its mast and lantern were salvaged and restored from the former lightship Gull. The light emits a continuous white flash, visible for 11.3 nautical miles. A dedication ceremony took place in November 2012, marking its operational start. The structure is managed by the yacht club and approved by the Port of London.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a continuous white light for vessels approaching the Thurrock Yacht Club dock and navigating the busy Thames waterway. Its unique origin, utilizing a salvaged mast and lantern from the lightship Gull, makes it a distinctive example of maritime heritage preservation and adaptation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2012

Significant events: Mast and lantern salvaged and restored, dedication ceremony in November 2012

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
cylindrical

Structure: A 21m cylindrical mast with a lantern, salvaged from the lightship Gull.

Location

City
Thurrock
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
North bank of the Thames, at a yacht club dock near Argent Street and Thames Road in Grays, within the Port of London.
Latitude
51.4721°
Longitude
0.3233°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tilbury(0.8 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Thurrock Yacht Club Lighthouse at night?+
Thurrock Yacht Club displays the characteristic F White. 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 Thurrock Yacht Club Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Thurrock Yacht Club Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Grays at 0.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Tilbury (1.1 NM SE), Northfleet (1.5 NM SSE), Purfleet (2.6 NM W), Dartford (2.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Thurrock Yacht Club Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Thurrock Yacht Club 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 Thurrock Yacht Club Lighthouse?+
Thurrock Yacht Club 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 Thurrock Yacht Club Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Thurrock Yacht Club 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.