In 1988 the lighthouse was automated: the keepers were withdrawn, a new set of generators was installed and the fog horn was replaced by a new electric emitter. It was initially monitored by a telemetry link from the Lizard Lighthouse; since 1996 it has been monitored from Harwich.
In 1988 the lighthouse was automated: the keepers were withdrawn, a new set of generators was installed and. the fog horn was replaced by a new electric emitter It was initially monitored by a telemetry link from the Lizard Lighthouse; since 1996 it has been monitored from Harwich.