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19th Feb 2024  12:53  by Trigger

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TP9508

15th Oct 2021  11:52  by TrigJS

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Viewed from beach. Centre is the concrete column and the lamp is the light. Both are currently good but the lighthouse is soon to be decommissioned and removed. https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/asset/4746/download?1631718418

TP9508 As viewed from the beach.
TP9508 Zoom in of the lighthouse.

17th Sep 2021  13:10  by Dodders

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Took a catamaran boat trip out to see the Royal Sovereign organised by the Association of Lighthouse Keepers, wanting to see this before it is decommissioned. Amazing to view this wonderful structure.

©Dodders

6th Jan 2019  11:34  by boblynoriho

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Just about visible through the mist.

Royal Sovereign Light As zoomed in as my phone would allow.©boblynoriho

17th Aug 2018  12:35  by rowleybirkin

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First 'official' visit for photographs. Spotted many times previously since the 70s while working in the area. Took photographs with a long lens on a tripod from the viewpoint indicator on the seafront opposite the clock tower at West Parade , T73738 07004. The viewpoint indicator informs that the Royal Sovereign Light is 6 and 1/4 miles away while my GPS showed 8, suggesting that the former light vessel was sited closer to shore than the present light installation is. The present condition description is basically correct but there is hope - Sussex Voyages.co.uk do (limited) trips to the light, lots of interesting information on their website.

2nd Sep 2012  14:03  by Border Peat

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Royal Sov. Light Lamp

19th Jun 2012  09:54  by trigging on an island

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Spotted from the Eastbourne lifeboat station with the aid of binoculars and compass. It would seem indeed very difficult to get a close up view, but there are fishermen launching from the shore nearby, plus a sailing club a little way along, so it might not be completely out of the question to get out there.

13th May 2012  14:50  by Griefmiester

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I dont think there is any other status for this one? loved to be proved wrong :) can be seen off the south coast day or night. looks good condition from the coast. see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Sovereign_lighthouse

11th Oct 1998  13:30  by arranc

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