Holbeach Range Southeast End Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Holbeach Range Southeast End Lighthouse
The Holbeach Range Southeast End light is situated near Gedney Drove End on the south coast of The Wash, approximately 4 kilometers northwest of the River Nene mouth. The light is mounted atop a two-story pump station building that also includes a flagstaff. It emits a red flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 8.9 nautical miles. The nearest port is Sutton Bridge, located 4.6 kilometers away. The pump station building itself is closed to the public, but the site is accessible.
Why it matters: This light is essential for safe passage through the intricate channels of The Wash, specifically aiding vessels navigating the approach to and departure from the River Nene. Its red flash helps mariners distinguish the correct bearing amidst the shifting sands and extensive tidal flats that define this complex estuary.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 5s
- Focal Height
- 6m
- Geographic Range
- 8.9NM
Location
- City
- South Holland
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Sea Region
- South coast of The Wash near Gedney Drove End, about 4 km northwest of the River Nene mouth.
- Latitude
- 52.8499°
- Longitude
- 0.1773°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sutton Bridge(4.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- A2390
- NGA No.
- 1728
Tower & Structure
Structure: A light is mounted on a 2-story pump station building, which also features a flagstaff.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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