Royal Sovereign lighthouse

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Royal Sovereign lighthouse 50°43.40′N 00°26.13′E is a lighthouse marking the Royal Sovereign shoal. Its distinctive shape is easily recognised as it comprises a large platform supported by a single pillar rising out of the water.

The lightouse replaced a light vessel which protected the Royal Sovereign Shoal since 1875. Originally, the platform was manned, accomodation being contained in the 'cabin section', a practice which ceased in 1994 when the light was automated.

Automation is provided by Vodafone in the form of a 475MHz radio link to Trinity House.

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