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Name: Lightship 87 (Cromer)  

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Nearest Town or City:
Levington, , United Kingdom

Location: Suffolk Yacht Harbour, River Orwell, England.

Managing Organization:
Haven Ports Yacht Club

Website: http://www.suffolkyachtharbour.ltd.uk

Contact Address Information:
Suffolk Yacht Harbour
Levington, Ipswich
United Kingdom

Notes:
Between 1932 and 1973, this vessel served for Trinity House at the East Goodwin, Mid-Barrow and Cromer stations. It was sold and became become the club ship for the Haven Ports Yacht Club near Ipswich. The original lantern was removed but it was replaced by one from Lightship 88.

Description of Tower: 99-foot red lightship with skeletal tower and lantern amidships.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1932

Date Deactivated: 1973

Current Use: Yacht club headquarters.


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