Chicken Rock Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Rushen, Isle of Man.
Chicken Rock Lighthouse is a granite structure rising 44 meters from a rocky outcrop at the southern edge of Isle of Man's waters in the Irish Sea. The tower holds an automated light system that guides vessels from considerable distances.
The Northern Lighthouse Board built this lighthouse in 1875 following a series of shipwrecks caused by poor visibility in the area. A fire in December 1960 ended human operation and led to full automation of the station.
The Stevenson brothers, a family of renowned Scottish lighthouse engineers, designed this cylindrical tower specifically for the treacherous waters of the Irish Sea.
The lighthouse stands on a rocky island that is difficult to access from the mainland. Visitors should expect accessibility challenges depending on weather and tidal conditions.
The name comes from the unusual rock formation of the outcrop, which resembles a bird. Despite its isolated location, the tower has remained crucial for modern maritime traffic since its automation.
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