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Name: Whitby West Pier Light (new)   Map it!

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Nearest Town or City:
Whitby, , United Kingdom

Location: Whitby Harbour, northeast England.


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Photo: Tony Denton

Managing Organization:
Port of Whitby

Website: http://www.portofwhitby.co.uk

Notes:
This light was established after the west pier was extended in 1914.

Tower Height: 23

Height of Focal Plane: 46

Characteristic and Range: Fixed green.

Description of Tower: Wooden framework tower, green lantern.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1831: 83-foot fluted Grecian-Doric column, white lantern (still standing).

Date Established: 1831

Date Present Tower Built: 1914?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

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