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Trinity House Lightship 93 Lighthouse

red🇬🇧Greater London, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Trinity House Lightship 93 Lighthouse

This steel lightship, constructed in 1939, features a square pyramidal light tower standing 40.85 meters high and a red lantern. Originally serving the Galloper station off Harwich, it guided vessels through significant shipping lanes. After its decommissioning in 2002, the vessel was sold at auction in 2004 and converted into a studio space. It was later moved to the Royal Victoria Dock in 2014 and subsequently to the Royal Albert Dock, opposite London City Airport. The lightship was offered for sale again in 2020 and 2021 before being sold to a new owner.

Why it matters: Its decades of service on the Galloper station provided navigational aid for shipping navigating the waters off Harwich. The lightship's transition to a studio and its current placement in London's historic docks represent a connection to the UK's maritime history.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
red
Light Color
red

Construction & History

Year Built
1939

Significant events: Decommissioned 2002, Sold at auction September 2004, Moved to Royal Victoria Dock 2014, Put on sale September 2020, Asking price reduced 2021, Sold to unknown owner

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
North Woolwich(0.4 km)
ARLHS No.
ENG-188

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
40.85m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
steel

Structure: steel lightship with square pyramidal light tower, lantern, and gallery

Location

City
Greater London
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Galloper station off Harwich, Trinity Buoy Wharf in Blackwall, Royal Victoria Dock, Royal Albert Dock opposite London City Airport
Latitude
51.5058°
Longitude
0.0282°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Trinity House Lightship 93 Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Trinity House Lightship 93 Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Silvertown at 0.7 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include BARRIER GARDENS PIER (0.9 NM SE), London (2.9 NM W), Aldersgate (4.2 NM W), Dagenham (4.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Trinity House Lightship 93 Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Trinity House Lightship 93 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 93 Lighthouse?+
Trinity House Lightship 93 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 93 Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Trinity House Lightship 93 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.