Somerset’s Watchet Lighthouse to be Repainted Green After 160 Years Friday, April 17, 2026 watchet watersafety lighthouse maritime navigation somerset harbour repaint historic regulations Watchet Lighthouse, a historic maritime beacon that has stood bright red for 160 years, is set to be repainted green to comply with international navigation safety standards. The hexagonal, 22-foot cast iron lighthouse has … Read More
Somerset's Watchet Lighthouse to Be Repainted Green After 160 Years as Red Friday, April 17, 2026 watchet lighthouse maritime navigation safety somerset harbour repainting regulations history For 164 years, Watchet Lighthouse in Somerset has stood as a bright red landmark guiding mariners safely into the town’s harbour. Now, the historic lighthouse must change its traditional crimson hue to green to align with … Read More
Russian Cargo Ship Ordered to Leave Bristol Channel After Repair Work Wednesday, January 28, 2026 russia cargo ship bristolchannel maritime safety departmentfortransport ukwaters sinegorsk navigation sport A Russian cargo tanker, the Sinegorsk, was ordered to leave British waters after being tracked sailing through the Bristol Channel. According to Marine Traffic, the vessel entered UK territorial waters around 9:30 PM on … Read More
Youths Urged to Avoid Jumping from Somerset Harbour Walls Amid Rising Boat Traffic Friday, August 1, 2025 somerset harbour youthsafety boating minehead watchet warning accidents navigation council Somerset’s harbour master has issued a warning to local youths against jumping off the harbour walls in Minehead and Watchet, as increased boat traffic raises safety concerns. Both harbours experience an influx of pleasure … Read More