Lunna Holm

Lunna Holm from Land Taing
Lighthouse
60°27′19″N 1°02′28″W / 60.455223°N 1.040976°W / 60.455223; -1.040976TowerConstructed1985Constructionfiberglass towerHeight8 metres (26 ft)Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lanternMarkingswhite tower and lanternPower sourcesolar power Edit this on WikidataOperatorNorthern Lighthouse Board[1][2]LightFocal height19 metres (62 ft)Range10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi)
red and green: 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi)CharacteristicFl (3) WRG 15s.

Lunna Holm is a small island near Lunna Ness (Mainland, Shetland), in the Shetland Islands. It is 27 metres (89 ft) at its highest point.

Lighthouse

Lunna Holm Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on Lunna Holm at the east entrance of Yell Sound. It was built in 1985 in fiberglass, it is fully automated and run by solar power; it emits three white, red or green flashes every 15 seconds depending from the direction.

See also

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References

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Scotland: Shetland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  2. ^ Shetland Lighthouses Northern Lighthouse Board. Retrieved 31 May 2016

External links

  • Shetlopedia
  • Northern Lighthouse Board


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