Description
Longships Lighthouse is a dramatic granite tower rising from Carn Bras, the tallest of the Longships islets located about 1.25 miles off Land’s End, Cornwall. First established in 1795 and rebuilt in its current form in 1875 by renowned engineer Sir James Douglass, the 35-meter-high structure has stood firm against the full force of the Atlantic, guiding ships through some of Britain’s most dangerous waters. Emitting two flashes every ten seconds—white for open sea and red to warn of hazards—it remains an essential beacon, with a powerful foghorn for low-visibility conditions. Fully automated since 1988 and now solar-powered, Longships Lighthouse continues to serve as a vital maritime guardian, remotely operated by Trinity House while adding a striking silhouette to Cornwall’s wild and windswept seascape.