Douglas Head Lighthouse
Douglas, Isle of Man
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Location Guide |
Aerial Photo
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In 1885 a request to establish a light other
than a harbour light at Douglas Harbour resulted in this lighthouse being built. There were originally two lights one on
the pier, which had to remain a harbour light and the second on Douglas Head,
which is where this lighthouse now is. This light is the only sea light between
the
Calf of Man
and
Point of Ayre,
a distance of 40 miles. Douglas Head lighthouse was automated in 1986.
Geoff
Coupe
Lighthouse information Grid
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Name: |
Douglas Head Lighthouse, Isle of Man |
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Current status: |
Working |
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Geographic Position: |
54° 08.599'N 004° 27.947'W |
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Grid Reference: |
SC390747 |
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Ceremonial County: |
Isle of Man
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Appearance: |
White tower, watch room buff, lantern black, with 71 steps to the top. |
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Aerial photo: |
Marinas.com
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Originally built: |
1832 |
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Current lighthouse built: |
1857 |
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Height of Tower: |
20 metres |
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Height of light above mean sea level: |
32 metres |
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Character of light: |
Flashing White every 10 Secs |
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Range of light: |
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Owned / run by: |
Northern
Lighthouse Board
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Getting there: |
Located on the point below the heights of Douglas Head |
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Access: |
Site open, tower closed |
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Website: |
NLB
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