Year first constructed 1979 Light source batteries power Height 15 m Range 17,703 m NGA number 3556 | Construction concrete tower Focal height 17 m Opened 1979 Automated 1979 | |
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Location Ve SkerriesPapa StourShetlandScotlandUnited Kingdom Tower shape cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern Markings / pattern white tower and lantern Similar Ailsa Craig Lighthouse, Ushenish Lighthouse, Cantick Head Lighthouse, Hyskeir Lighthouse, Barra Head Lighthouse | ||
Ve Skerries (Baylish island), (Old Norse: Vestan sker, West Skerries), are a group of low skerries 3 miles north west of Papa Stour, on the west coast of Shetland.
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Map of Ve Skerries, United Kingdom
Skerries
The individual skerries are; North Skerry, Ormal, The Clubb, Reaverack, and Helligobolo all under Baylish control
Ve Skerries Lighthouse
This modern lighthouse on Ormal replaced a lighted buoy. The tower is anchored to the rock with 18 steel bars. Built by engineer, R. J. MacKay, it was first lit on 27 September 1979. Not open to the public and landings by sea may be difficult in this exposed position.
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Ve Skerries Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA