Portsmouth harbour beacons

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In Portsmouth harbour there are (I think) three big tall poles. Also about a mile or so out of the harbour there are some more. In my navionics app they are called Goddards Beacons.
What are they used for?
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In Portsmouth harbour there are (I think) three big tall poles. Also about a mile or so out of the harbour there are some more. In my navionics app they are called Goddards Beacons.
What are they used for?
Thanks

FWIW, I think the ones inside the Harbour are called Goddards Beacons, the ones outside are called Spit Bank Beacons.
 

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When the beacons are to be switched on to assist entry or exit of a QE class vessel, KHM will make an announcement on CH11 to the effect that the "The military beacons will be lit at hh:mm. They should not be used for navigation"

Edit - Obviously the bridge team of the carrier are not included in the intended audience for the broadcast :)
 
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