Goleudy-Pennmon-Lighthouse
On a very calm day.
Penmon Point
Trwyn Du Lighthouse
The first lighthouse was errected in 1838 shortly after a ship ran aground causing 130 people to loose their lives. The ship that sank was called the Rothsay Castle
and sank in 1831.
The present lighthouse is 29 metres tall & was designed by James Walker & built in 1835-1838.
The lamp was converted to solarpower in 1996.At present the Lighthouse has a 15,000 candela light that can be seen 12 nautical miles away & a 178 kilogram fog bell that sounds once every 30 seconds.
Goleudy-Pennmon-Lighthouse
On a very calm day.
Penmon Point
Trwyn Du Lighthouse
The first lighthouse was errected in 1838 shortly after a ship ran aground causing 130 people to loose their lives. The ship that sank was called the Rothsay Castle
and sank in 1831.
The present lighthouse is 29 metres tall & was designed by James Walker & built in 1835-1838.
The lamp was converted to solarpower in 1996.At present the Lighthouse has a 15,000 candela light that can be seen 12 nautical miles away & a 178 kilogram fog bell that sounds once every 30 seconds.