South Gare

United Kingdom

In 2007 the lighthouse became the first in the U.K. to be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. Located at the end of the stone pier at the entrance to the River Tees about 8 km (5 mi) northwest of Redcar. Site and tower closed (pier fenced).

Manufacture Date 1908
Lighthouse Construction 1884
Country United Kingdom
Lens Order 4th order
Lens Type Revolving
Status publish
Light Character long (1.5 s) flash, white or red depending on direction, every 12 s.
Lighthouse Markings 13 m (43 ft) round cylindrical cast iron tower with lantern and gallery. Entire lighthouse painted white. Fog horn (two blasts every 30 s).
Preserver PD Teesport
Coastal Erosion Vulnerability
Open Status (Site) Closed
Open Status (Tower) Closed
Coordinates 54.647415,-1.1374444
Other ARLHS ENG-131; Admiralty A2626; NGA 2020.
Data Source Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years)

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