Wolf Rock Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
This granite and concrete tower rises 41 meters above Wolf Rock, situated 8 nautical miles from Land's End on the Cornish coast.
James Nicholas Douglass and James Walker designed this maritime safety structure, which began operating in January 1870 after a challenging construction period.
The lighthouse represents British maritime engineering excellence, marking a period of significant advancement in coastal navigation and maritime safety developments.
The automated beacon emits a white flash every 15 seconds with a visibility range of 23 nautical miles, guiding vessels through dangerous waters.
This structure became the first lighthouse in the world to incorporate a helicopter landing platform, installed during its automation in 1988.
Location: Cornwall
Inception: 1869
Architects: James Nicholas Douglass, James Walker
Height: 41 m
Website: https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/wolf-rock-lighthouse
Made from material: granite, concrete
Website: https://trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/wolf-rock-lighthouse
GPS coordinates: 49.94559,-5.80803
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:28
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