Skerryvore
Description : Skerryvore Lighthouse marks a very extensive and treacherous reef of rocks lying off the Hebrides approximately 11 miles south west of Tiree. It is Scotlands tallest lighthouse.In 1954 a fire gutted the lighthouse requiring a lightship to be anchored nearby until repairs could be effected. In 1994 Skerryvore lighthouse was automated. Designed by Alan Stevenson
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
1
Light Color:
White / W
Interval of Flashing:
10s
Focal Height:
46m
Light Range:
23M
Location / Area / Island:
Scotland, Argyll and Bute
Year built:
1844
Operational:
Yes
Shape & Material
Tapered Cylinder / Granite
Color of Structure
Grey granite Unpainted
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| SKERRYVORE LIGHTHOUSE | 0.37 | 10 |
| MACHAIR SWLB074 | 17.6 | 137 |
| DUBH ARTACH LIGHTHOUSE | 19.5 | 124 |
| SUNNANHAV | 26.08 | 356 |
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