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Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇬🇧Wirral, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 5 meters tall and painted black, is constructed from steel and houses equipment within a shelter. It rises to a focal height of 11 meters and emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 10.7 nautical miles. The structure is situated on the northeast corner of the ferry terminal's landing stage in Wirral, England. It functions as a modern replacement for the historic Birkenhead lighthouse, continuing its navigational role.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of ferries and other vessels using the Woodside Landing Stage ferry terminal, directly marking the approach to the landing stage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Significant events: modern replacement for the historic Birkenhead lighthouse

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Birkenhead(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
A4972.1.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower atop a square equipment shelter

Location

City
Wirral
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
northeast corner of the ferry terminal's landing stage
Latitude
53.3959°
Longitude
-3.0094°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse at night?+
Woodside Landing Stage North displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Birkenhead at 0.9 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Tranmere (1.1 NM S), Nelson (1.3 NM NNE), Liverpool (1.6 NM N), Rock Ferry (1.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Woodside Landing Stage North 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 Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse?+
Woodside Landing Stage North 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 Woodside Landing Stage North Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Woodside Landing Stage North 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.