Orfordness
Description : The lighthouse was decommissioned on June 27, 2013. Since then, numerous visitors have had the opportunity to explore this historical structure. In 2020, the process of demolishing the lighthouse commenced, with a focus on preserving any significant artifacts and recyclable materials.
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
1
Light Color:
White / W
Interval of Flashing:
5s
Focal Height:
28m
Light Range:
25M
Location / Area / Island:
South East Coast of England
Year built:
1792
Inactive since Year
2013
Shape & Material
Tapered Cylinder/ Stone
Color of Structure
Red and White
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| MAUDORCES | 3.51 | 2 |
| ELECTRA | 3.52 | 2 |
| TROVERE | 3.52 | 8 |
| NORTH SHIPWASH | 4.07 | 144 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT B 899 | 4.29 | 14 |
| STENA GOTHICA | 6.79 | 184 |
| PLEIONE | 8.68 | 233 |
| SEALARC | 8.69 | 234 |
| INFINITY B | 8.69 | 235 |
| DELTA | 8.77 | 232 |
| OCEAN DANCER | 8.86 | 231 |
| FAST LANE | 8.86 | 231 |
| ZEBEDEE | 9.19 | 273 |
| MISTORI | 9.23 | 273 |
| BLUEBIRD OF HAMFORD | 9.27 | 273 |
| BOW DE SEAR | 9.27 | 273 |
| IN FOCUS | 9.32 | 273 |
| HANSON THAMES | 9.55 | 214 |
| REESTBORG | 10.29 | 131 |
| AL MANAMAH | 11.24 | 157 |
