Royal Sovereign Lighthouse

The Royal Sovereign Lighthouse was an iconic lighthouse on a light platform, located about 9 km southeast of Eastbourne on the English coast. This platform stood on the sandbank of the same name and warned maritime traffic for many years of the dangers of this shallow area.

In June 2019, Trinity House announced that the lighthouse would be dismantled due to its outdated and deteriorating structure. In March 2022, the light was permanently turned off and decommissioned. Our team is now working closely with Trinity House to carry out this dismantling project, which is being conducted in multiple phases.

On Sunday, October 1, 2023, the first phase was completed. Using the powerful Scaldis lifting vessel Gulliver, with a lifting capacity of 4,000 tons and accommodation for 78 people, the accommodation unit was removed. The lantern tower was also completely dismantled and safely brought ashore.

The second phase took place in the summer of 2024 and focused on the removal of the remaining pillar. It was cut into twelve pieces, each weighing between 80 and 120 tons. After dismantling, these sections were transported by barge to Shoreham Port, where they were further demolished and recycled.

Watch phase 1 of the works here.

  • Project name

    Royal Sovereign Lighthouse
  • Location

    Eastbourne
  • Developer

    Trinity House
  • Building period

    2023 - 2024
  • Total value

    +/- 20M€