Walney
Description : The structure was built to replace a smaller wooden lighthouse that was constructed by the Lancaster Quay Commissioners in 1790. The original lighthouse was destroyed by fire in 1803 and was swiftly replaced by the lighthouse of today. The lighthouse was designed by engineer E. Dawson.
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
1
Light Color:
White / W
Interval of Flashing:
15s
Focal Height:
21m
Light Range:
23M
Location / Area / Island:
NorthWest England
Year built:
1804
Operational:
Yes
Shape & Material
Octagonal tower with balcony and lantern / stone
Color of Structure
White
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| MOLLYROSE | 1.6 | 1 |
| HEARTS OF OAK | 1.6 | 1 |
| PROVIDENCE | 3.22 | 329 |
| WINDCAT 41 | 3.29 | 328 |
| BOARDER | 3.3 | 328 |
| FURNESS ABBEY | 3.31 | 332 |
| KAMSAR | 3.32 | 332 |
| RIX PANTHER | 3.43 | 244 |
| SEA 1 BARROW STBD DATA BUOY | 3.76 | 213 |
| AMS PANTHER | 6.72 | 114 |
| LUNE DEEP BUOY | 6.97 | 191 |
| KOMMANDOR | 7.51 | 239 |
| LODE | 7.74 | 136 |
| BUBBLE | 7.9 | 138 |
| GRAMPIAN TALISMAN | 9.19 | 95 |
| CARBOCLYDE | 9.23 | 244 |
| MANXMAN | 9.27 | 95 |
| FULMAR | 9.32 | 94 |
| PAGETS LADY | 9.69 | 140 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT 13 14 | 9.78 | 142 |
