Hestand Island
Description : A lighthouse was erected in 1893 but the original tower was demolished and replaced with this unusual looking structure in 1996.
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
2
Light Color:
White / W
Interval of Flashing:
10s
Focal Height:
42m
Light Range:
9M
Location / Area / Island:
Auchencairn
Year built:
1996
Operational:
Yes
Shape & Material
Square skeletal tower / Fibre glass panels
Color of Structure
White
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| ICENI CONQUEST | 5.03 | 147 |
| WINDCAT 23 | 6.28 | 154 |
| WINDCAT 4 | 10.09 | 143 |
| ICENI VENGEANCE | 13.7 | 142 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT 13 19 | 13.75 | 142 |
| DERWENT | 13.79 | 142 |
| DANIEL K | 13.82 | 142 |
| BREMEN | 14.36 | 81 |
| JOHN M | 14.54 | 81 |
| SOLOSAILOR DUNHEELIN | 18.32 | 156 |
| SKYE | 18.46 | 155 |
| AQUARIUS | 18.48 | 155 |
| NORFOLK SWIFT | 18.53 | 155 |
| DEVELOPER | 18.54 | 155 |
| RSV TROJAN | 18.57 | 155 |
| LADY MOIRA | 18.57 | 155 |
| ALBATROSS | 18.57 | 155 |
| KATARA | 18.59 | 155 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT B 831 | 21.7 | 160 |
| X 23 UNCREWED | 23.51 | 155 |
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