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with a fourth order [[Fresnel lens|prismatic lens]] and can be seen for a range of {{convert|20|mi|nmi}}.<ref name="TE:HHS"/> |
with a fourth order [[Fresnel lens|prismatic lens]] and can be seen for a range of {{convert|20|mi|nmi}}.<ref name="TE:HHS"/> |
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Set {{convert|53|ft|m|0}} above mean high water<ref name="NELT:SGLHFC"/> the light operates automatically exhibiting sectored red and white with a 0.5 s flash every 12 seconds with an effective intensity of 150,000 [[Candelas]].<ref name="PELANGI"/> |
Set {{convert|53|ft|m|0}} above mean high water<ref name="NELT:SGLHFC"/> the light operates automatically exhibiting sectored red and white with a 0.5 s flash every 12 seconds with an effective intensity of 150,000 [[Candelas]].<ref name="PELANGI"/> |
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The light is powered by a Schlunk 100 Watt water-cooled hydrogen [[fuel cell]]<ref name="NELT:SGLHFC"/><ref name="GL:TWFIFC">{{cite web |
The light is powered by a Schlunk 100 Watt water-cooled hydrogen [[fuel cell]]<ref name="NELT:SGLHFC"/><ref name="GL:TWFIFC">{{cite web|last=Johnston |first=James |title=Teesside world first in fuel cells |work=Gazette Live |accessdate=3 January 2010 |date=5 November 2007 |url=http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/teesside-world-first-fuel-cells-3738049 }}; {{cite web|title=Hydrogen power lights up the seas |work=New Scientist |accessdate=27 December 2009 |date=6 November 2007 |url=http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19626285.700-hydrogen-power-lights-up-the-seas.html }}; {{cite web|title=Fuel cells power lighthouses |work=Platinum Today |accessdate=3 September 2013 |date=2 November 2007 |url=http://www.platinum.matthey.com/news-and-events/news-articles/2007/november/2nd/fuel-cells-power-lighthouses |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20160303235706/http://www.platinum.matthey.com/news-and-events/news-articles/2007/november/2nd/fuel-cells-power-lighthouses |archivedate=3 March 2016 }}</ref> |
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a world first. |
a world first. |
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This arrangement is more reliable than the mains electricity supply along the exposed breakwater because of its vulnerability in storms. |
This arrangement is more reliable than the mains electricity supply along the exposed breakwater because of its vulnerability in storms. |
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Revision as of 15:35, 26 May 2016
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| Location | South Gare North Yorkshire England |
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| OS grid | NZ5575628374 |
| Coordinates | 54°38′51″N 1°08′15″W / 54.647413°N 1.137455°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1884 |
| Foundation | concrete |
| Construction | cast iron tower |
| Automated | Yes |
| Height | 43 feet (13 m) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower and lantern |
| Operator | PD Ports[1] |
| Heritage | Grade II listed building |
| Fog signal | removed |
| Racon | G0SBN/P |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 53 feet (16 m) |
| Lens | 4th order 12 panel glass prismatic |
| Light source | 45 Watt high intensity LED |
| Intensity | 150,000 candela |
| Range | white: 20 miles (32 km) red: 17 miles (27 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl WR 12s. |
South Gare Lighthouse was built in 1884 at the end of the breakwater at South Gare north west of Redcar in North Yorkshire and in north eastern England.[2]
History
There already were two navigation light towers built in 1829 and operating in Durham county at Seaton Carew and another at Hartlepool to guide ships clear of Coatham Rocks off Redcar and then onto the Fairway Buoy outside the bar of the River Tees. The building of South Gare lighthouse was planned and supervised by John Fowler, engineer to the Tees Conservancy Commissioners.[3] Both light systems were used until 1892 when use of the light towers at Seaton Carew was discontinued by the Tees Conservancy Commissioners.[4]
The South Gare lighthouse light was originally lit by a paraffin wick lamp.[5] and perhaps subsequently by a pressurised paraffin burner.[3] This was removed in 1955, and in about 1980 the chimney and weather vane were removed.[3] The paraffin lamp was replaced by a mains powered 500 Watt tungsten filament Incandescent light bulb with a backup bulb on the bulb changer that operated with a backup diesel generator.[3] The light operated with a 1.5 s flash every 12 seconds.[5] The lens rotation mechanism was originally powered by a clockwork motor but this was replaced by two electric motors, i.e. one duty motor and a backup motor.[3] A fog signal was mounted to the west of the lighthouse but this has evidently been removed. The light source was a 35 Watt CDM-T lamp[5] until 2007 when it was replaced by a 45 Watt high intensity LED lamp.[6]
Description
The lighthouse is 43 feet (13 m) high with a cylindrical cast iron clad stone tower all painted white.[5][7][8] Small porthole windows in the north and south side of the column light an internal helical newel staircase.[3]
The light source is held in the original eight windowed lantern housing under a hemispherical copper domed roof. Below the windows there is a railed circular platform supported by brackets.[3] The current light source is a 45 Watt high intensity LED[2][6] with a fourth order prismatic lens and can be seen for a range of 20 miles (17 nmi).[6] Set 53 feet (16 m) above mean high water[2] the light operates automatically exhibiting sectored red and white with a 0.5 s flash every 12 seconds with an effective intensity of 150,000 Candelas.[5] The light is powered by a Schlunk 100 Watt water-cooled hydrogen fuel cell[2][9] a world first. This arrangement is more reliable than the mains electricity supply along the exposed breakwater because of its vulnerability in storms.
The lighthouse is a listed building[7] and still operates using the original lenses.[3] Today the lighthouse is owned and operated by PD Ports, and has the Admiralty code A2626, NGA code 2020, and Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society (ARLHS) code ENG-131.[8] The lighthouse can give status broadcasts using radio telemetry with the callsign G0SBN/P.[5][10]
See also
References
- ^ South Gare The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved May 6, 2016
- ^ a b c d Dolphin, Debbie. "South Gare Lighthouse Hydrogen Fuel Cell Beams Brightly". New England Lighthouse Treasures. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "South Gare Lighthouse". Images of England. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ^ "The London Gazette, 19 July 1892" (PDF). london-gazette.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f "South Gare Lighthouse" (PDF). pelangi.co.uk. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "Hydrogen hails shipping". The Engineer. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
- ^ a b "South Gare Lighthouse". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
- ^ a b Rowlett, Russ (4 August 2009). "Lighthouses of Northeastern England". The Lighthouses Directory. University of North Carolina. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
- ^ Johnston, James (5 November 2007). "Teesside world first in fuel cells". Gazette Live. Retrieved 3 January 2010.; "Hydrogen power lights up the seas". New Scientist. 6 November 2007. Retrieved 27 December 2009.; "Fuel cells power lighthouses". Platinum Today. 2 November 2007. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "South Gare Light – ARLHS ENG-131". Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society. Retrieved 27 December 2009.
External links
- Images of England
- British Listed Buildings
- Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society
- Lighthouse E-clips
- Redcar.org.
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