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 | 5.69 | 137 |
| WINDCAT 4 | 5.81 | 134 |
| WINDCAT 23 | 5.82 | 134 |
| NORFOLK SWIFT | 6.18 | 139 |
| ICENI VENGEANCE | 6.33 | 147 |
| SCOT MARINER | 11.66 | 144 |
| SOLOSAILOR DUNHEELIN | 12.38 | 170 |
| TUPNY | 12.65 | 124 |
| 7TH HEAVEN | 12.66 | 124 |
| GRACIOUS | 12.71 | 123 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT 13 19 | 13.75 | 142 |
| DERWENT | 13.79 | 142 |
| BARBARA B | 13.83 | 142 |
| CHARISMA MT15 | 14.33 | 240 |
| SKYE | 18.47 | 155 |
| WAKEFUL | 18.48 | 155 |
| DETECTER | 18.52 | 155 |
| DOER | 18.52 | 155 |
| DISCOVERER | 18.53 | 155 |
| DEVELOPER | 18.53 | 155 |
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