The history of Lightvessels in the United Kingdom goes back over 250 years. This page also gives a list of lightvessel stations within the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar.
Read more about Lightvessels In The United Kingdom: History, Lightvessel Stations, Scotland, Isle of Man, Wales, Northern Ireland, Decommissioned Light Vessels
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