North Foreland
Description : North Foreland Lighthouse stands on top of a chalk headland to warn ships of the treacherous Goodwin Sands seven miles off the coast to the east. Established 1636 Present tower 1793
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
5
Light Color:
White-Red Sectors / WR
Interval of Flashing:
20s
Focal Height:
57m
Light Range:
19M
Location / Area / Island:
South East Coast of England
Year built:
1793
Operational:
Yes
Shape & Material
Octagonal tower with balcony / Stone
Color of Structure
White with green trim
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH FORELAND LH | 0 | 292 |
| North Foreland Light | 0.03 | 24 |
| UNKNOWN | 1.55 | 284 |
| XSJ208 1 60 | 2.15 | 253 |
| STOLT SEAGULL | 2.22 | 14 |
| SCHELDE HIGHWAY | 2.67 | 347 |
| HIGH HOPES | 2.76 | 200 |
| ELBTEAM | 2.78 | 329 |
| MFV BOY JOSHUA R480 | 2.79 | 198 |
| CASSIE ROSE II | 2.82 | 199 |
| CHRISTABEL | 2.82 | 199 |
| CWIND PIONEER | 2.83 | 198 |
| WINDCAT 36 | 2.84 | 198 |
| WINDCAT 27 | 2.84 | 198 |
| ESTUARY ELITE | 2.84 | 199 |
| ESTUARY ESPRIT | 2.84 | 199 |
| ESTUARY ELAN | 2.84 | 199 |
| BF DEFENDER | 2.84 | 197 |
| CWIND TORNADO | 2.84 | 198 |
| LUNAR SEA | 2.84 | 201 |
