Satellite and aerial maps of Bishop Rock with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hugh Town , Isles of Scilly | 10.4 | 061 | GBHWZ |
| Tresco Heliport , Isles of Scilly | 11.5 | 045 | EGHT |
| Isles of Scilly (St Marys) , Isles of Scilly | 11.8 | 066 | EGHE |
 Round Island , Isles of Scilly | 14.7 | 036 | |
 1.75nm ENE St Mary's , Isles of Scilly | 15.2 | 068 | |
| SHAR2 sea trials area , Cornwall | 41.3 | 131 |
Bishop Rock |
| 49° 52' 22.3'' N 6° 26' 44'' W | ||
| 3nm W of Scilly Isles, Hugh Town, Offshore UK | ||
| Elevation: 160 feet |
The tower is situated on the infamous rocks which launched the scientific search for a reliable method of finding Longitude, after Sir Cloudesley Shovell led 4 ships (from a squadron of 21) of the Royal Navy and almost 2000 men to their doom, in 1707. 
List of units at Bishop Rock |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Operations | MD900 Explorer, Bo105, | |
