Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Maritime navigation structure on Isle of Portland, England
The white cast iron hexagonal lighthouse rises 22 meters above Portland Harbour, featuring a central cylinder, balcony, and lantern at its summit.
The Portland Breakwater Lighthouse began operations in 1905 to guide vessels through the waters of Portland Harbour while displaying white flashes every five seconds.
Trinity House managed the lighthouse with resident keepers maintaining the structure until automation technologies replaced human operators in the late 1960s.
The lighthouse continues to function as a navigation aid under Portland Port Ltd management, utilizing modern LED technology to emit white flashes every ten seconds.
The preserved original optical equipment from the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse remains on display at the Weymouth Museum for public viewing.
Location: Dorset
Inception: 1905
Height: 22 m
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 50.56918,-2.42235
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:13
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