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Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports Lighthouse

Red🇬🇧East Suffolk, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports Lighthouse

Built in 1932, this 30-meter steel lightship served on East Goodwin, Mid-Barrow, and Cromer stations for over four decades. Its construction includes a skeletal tower, lantern, and gallery. Originally painted red, the vessel was decommissioned in 1973. The original light tower was moved to the Inner Dowsing light platform, and the ship received a replacement tower from Lightship 88. It is now moored at Suffolk Yacht Harbor near Ipswich.

Why it matters: The lightship marked critical stations including East Goodwin, Mid-Barrow, and Cromer, contributing to maritime safety in busy coastal waters. Its preservation as a club ship for the Haven Ports Yacht Club maintains a tangible link to the era of manned lightships.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Red
Light Color
Red

Construction & History

Year Built
1932

Significant events: Decommissioned 1973, Sold to Haven Ports Yacht Club, Original light tower removed and transferred to Inner Dowsing light platform, Acquired light tower of Lightship 88 as substitute

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Parkeston Quay(2.8 km)
ARLHS No.
ENG-326

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red
Material
steel

Structure: A 30m (99 ft) steel lightship, painted red, with a skeletal tower, lantern, and gallery amidships.

Location

City
East Suffolk
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Served on East Goodwin, Mid-Barrow, and Cromer stations; currently moored at Suffolk Yacht Harbor near Ipswich, Haven Ports
Latitude
51.9955°
Longitude
1.2690°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Felixstowe at 2.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Harwich (3.1 NM S), Ipswich (4.9 NM WNW), Little Oakley (4.9 NM SSW), Great Oakley (6.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports 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 87 Haven Ports Lighthouse?+
Trinity House Lightship 87 Haven Ports 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 87 Haven Ports Lighthouse?+
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