Scurdie Ness
Description : The lighthouse was built by David and Thomas Stevenson and on Tuesday 1 March 1870 at 1800 hours the tower was lit for the first time amidst cheers from the multitude gathered on the links and the sands. Originally the light character was fixed white but in 1907 was changed to isophase white 60 seconds i.e, light 30 seconds, eclipse 30 seconds. The light currently flashes 3 white every 20 seconds and has a range of 23 nautical miles.
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
3
Light Color:
White / W
Interval of Flashing:
20s
Focal Height:
38m
Light Range:
23M
Location / Area / Island:
Eastern Scotland
Year built:
1870
Shape & Material
Tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern \ Stone
Color of Structure
white tower, black lantern, ochre balcony and trim
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| JOLYN | 0.13 | 41 |
| INCHBURN | 0.15 | 44 |
| ATLANTIC KESTREL | 0.22 | 67 |
| PISCES | 0.87 | 271 |
| BLUEFIN | 0.88 | 271 |
| SOPHIE | 0.91 | 270 |
| VTS 2575129 | 0.94 | 270 |
| LOKE VIKING FRC | 0.96 | 41 |
| MAERSK LASER | 0.99 | 272 |
| SIEM EMERALD | 1.04 | 60 |
| ODIN VIKING | 1.04 | 276 |
| PACIFIC DISCOVERY | 1.08 | 283 |
| NJORD VIKING | 1.09 | 283 |
| WINDCAT 37 | 1.11 | 284 |
| MAERSK MARINER | 1.11 | 276 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT 13 10 | 1.18 | 284 |
| MAGNE VIKING FRC | 1.34 | 59 |
| MAERSK LIFTER | 1.5 | 48 |
| MAERSK MOVER | 1.95 | 48 |
| FRAM PRINCE | 2.21 | 172 |
