Cape Wrath
Description : The current light characteristic is four white flashes every 30 seconds Fl4.W.30s and is visible for 21 nautical miles 39 km 25 mi.3 The optics are a first order Fresnel lens and the light has a power rating of 200,000 candela. Cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to keepers house. Built by Robert Stevenson
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
4
Light Color:
White / W
Interval of Flashing:
30s
Focal Height:
122m
Light Range:
21M
Location / Area / Island:
Scotland, North Coast
Year built:
1828
Operational:
Yes
Shape & Material
Cylindrical / Stone
Color of Structure
White with black lantern and trim
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| CAPE WRATH LIGHTHOUSE | 0 | 287 |
| GURE AMETZA II | 8.18 | 267 |
| SAGA 47 SWAN | 12.16 | 318 |
| PESORSA DOS | 12.3 | 221 |
| RENAISSANCE | 14.09 | 320 |
| AQUA REFLEX | 19.36 | 195 |
| OCEAN CHALLENGE | 20.97 | 216 |
| SAMSKIP SKAFTAFELL | 25.43 | 6 |
| SULE STACK VIRTUAL ATON | 28.41 | 32 |
| MIGDALE | 29.72 | 196 |
| AQUA STAR | 29.74 | 196 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT 17 40 | 29.75 | 196 |
| WHITE STAR | 29.78 | 200 |
