Breakwater Lighthouse

Plymouth Breakwater is a 1,560-metre stone breakwater protecting Plymouth Sound and the anchorages near Plymouth, Devon, England. It is 13 metres wide at the top and the base is 65 metres. It lies in about 10 metres of water. Around 4 million tons of rock were used in its construction in 1812 at the then-colossal cost of £1.5 million.
  • Location: Plymouth Breakwater, City of Plymouth, United Kingdom
  • Height: 23 m (75 ft)
  • Constructed: 1841
  • Construction: Stone Tower
  • Shape: Cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
  • Markings: White tower and lantern
  • Operator: Ministry of Defence (1993–), Trinity House (–1993)

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