Portland Breakwater C Head Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Portland Breakwater C Head Lighthouse
This grey, square concrete tower stands 8 meters high on the southeast end of Portland Harbour's northern breakwater arm. Topped by a short mast, its focal height is 11 meters. The structure frames the north entrance to Portland Harbour, with its light visible for 10.7 nautical miles. It emits an occulting green light, with a 10-second cycle, guiding vessels approaching from the sea. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. It is located 0.9 kilometers from Weymouth.
Why it matters: This light is essential for marking the northern entrance to Portland Harbour, defining a safe passage through the breakwater structures. It facilitates maritime traffic into and out of this significant UK harbour.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 10s
- Raw Code
- Oc G 10s
- Focal Height
- 11m
- Geographic Range
- 10.7NM
Location
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Sea Region
- Located at the southeast end of the northern arm of the Portland Harbour Breakwaters, framing the north entrance to Portland Harbour.
- Latitude
- 50.5964°
- Longitude
- -2.4328°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Weymouth(0.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- A0322
- NGA No.
- 0472
- ARLHS No.
- ENG-109
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- grey
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square concrete tower topped by a short mast
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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