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Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno Lighthouse

The steel lightship, constructed in 1903, stands 35.4 meters tall and includes a light tower, lantern, and gallery. It was assigned to different locations throughout its service before being taken out of operation in 1973. The ship participated in the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, assisting with navigation. Following its sale for scrap, it was briefly adapted for office use, and an idea to make it a nightclub did not proceed. The lightship is currently situated on the west bank of the River Neath, 1.3 kilometers from Neath.

Why it matters: This lightship has historical significance due to its function in indicating a clear passage for the invasion fleet during the D-Day landings. An initiative to preserve the vessel as a memorial to D-Day is ongoing.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35.4m
Material
steel

Structure: steel lightship with light tower, lantern and gallery

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
Wales
Sea Region
Located on the west bank of the River Neath below Neath, about 15 km north of Port Talbot. During D-Day, it marked a mine-cleared channel for the invasion armada.
Latitude
51.6505°
Longitude
-3.8382°

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Construction & History

Year Built
1903

Significant events: Decommissioned 1973, served various stations, service in the D-Day invasion of 6 June 1944, sold to the Steel Supply Company for scrap, maintained for a time as an office, plan to convert it to use as a night club failed, Daniel Broom launched an effort to save the vessel as a D-Day memorial, Save Our Ship of Light was organized with the idea of returning the ship to Sunderland

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Neath(1.3 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Briton Ferry at 1.3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Neath (1.4 NM E), Llansamlet (1.7 NM W), Landore (3.1 NM WSW), Swansea (3.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno 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 Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno Lighthouse?+
Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno 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 Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Trinity House Lightship 72 Juno 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.