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Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse

🇬🇧Greater London, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse

The Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing is a steel vessel constructed in 1939. Its design features a skeletal tower amidships that supports a large lantern. Painted red, this lightship served in the Inner Dowsing, located off the entrance to the Humber. It was decommissioned in 2004 after many years of service. Following its decommissioning, the vessel was moored in Rochester for sale and was eventually sold in late 2008. It later moved to Trinity Buoy Wharf and has since been utilized as a music recording studio.

Why it matters: This lightship marked the Inner Dowsing, providing guidance for vessels entering and exiting the Humber estuary, a significant shipping lane. Its transformation into a music recording studio at Trinity Buoy Wharf adds to its unique cultural relevance.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red
Material
steel

Structure: A skeletal tower amidships supporting a large lantern.

Location

City
Greater London
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Inner Dowsing off the entrance to the Humber
Latitude
51.5081°
Longitude
0.0091°

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Construction & History

Year Built
1939

Significant events: Decommissioned 2004, moored at Rochester for sale in December 2004, sold in late 2008, moved to Trinity Buoy Wharf, used as a music recording studio

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
North Woolwich(1.0 km)
ARLHS No.
ENG-272
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Silvertown at 1.4 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include BARRIER GARDENS PIER (1.5 NM ESE), London (2.3 NM WSW), Aldersgate (3.5 NM W), Dagenham (5.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing 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 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse?+
Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing 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 95 Inner Dowsing Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Trinity House Lightship 95 Inner Dowsing 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.