Noss Head
Description : The lighthouse was completed in 1849 by Mr Robert Arnot of Inverness, and the light was first exhibited on Monday 18 June 1849. A new style of lantern with diagonal instead of vertical framing was first used by Stevenson at Noss Head. Stronger and less liable to intercept light in any particular direction, it was adopted as the standard pattern for the service. The original lamp from Noss Head is now in the museum at Wick.
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
1
Light Color:
White / W
Interval of Flashing:
30s
Focal Height:
53m
Light Range:
25M
Location / Area / Island:
Scotland, Highlands
Year built:
1849
Operational:
Yes
Shape & Material
Cylinder / Stone
Color of Structure
White with Ochre Trim
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| EDEN ROSE | 2.54 | 206 |
| GXS VALTOS | 2.54 | 206 |
| SEACAT RAINBOW | 2.54 | 206 |
| NJORD ZENITH | 2.56 | 206 |
| ISABELLA FORTUNA | 2.57 | 206 |
| CD VENTURE | 2.58 | 205 |
| ORAGE | 2.58 | 205 |
| BOUDICEA | 2.59 | 204 |
| DELTA DAWN A | 2.59 | 204 |
| HARMONI | 9.26 | 18 |
| BEATRICE WF NW | 11.22 | 146 |
| STROMA LIGHTHOUSE | 13.17 | 352 |
| BEN ARKLE WK171 | 13.33 | 215 |
| VTS 2320838 | 14.2 | 159 |
| HORIZON GEOBAY | 14.56 | 126 |
| MORAY OWF NORTH | 16.3 | 134 |
| BEATRICE WF SW | 16.37 | 174 |
| ESVAGT ALBA | 17.14 | 132 |
| CALEDONIA III BCK35 | 17.35 | 298 |
| ROIS MHAIRI OB45 | 17.42 | 298 |
