Stoer Head
Description : Stoer Head Lighthouse was built by David and Thomas Stevenson, members of the Stevenson dynasty who as successive generations of chief engineers of the Northern Lighthouse Board were responsible for building most of Scotlands lighthouses. The lighthouse was oil-fuelled for much of its life, but was later converted to operate by electricity.
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
1
Light Color:
White / W
Interval of Flashing:
15s
Focal Height:
54m
Light Range:
18M
Location / Area / Island:
Scotland, Highlands
Year built:
1870
Operational:
Yes
Shape & Material
Cylinder / Stone
Color of Structure
White with Ochre trim and a black lantern
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| GREEN QUEST | 6.22 | 221 |
| AQUA STAR | 7.35 | 138 |
| HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS | 7.37 | 138 |
| RNLI LIFEBOAT 17 40 | 7.41 | 138 |
| RONJA CARRIER | 8.88 | 224 |
| SATURN | 9.09 | 19 |
| LADY REBECCA | 9.4 | 59 |
| CHLOE ELLA BCK215 | 10.79 | 215 |
| OCEAN AQUILA | 11.42 | 16 |
| SYLVANNA | 13.17 | 279 |
| LIMBO | 13.48 | 179 |
| NORTHERN VIKING | 13.7 | 184 |
| LADY CHRISTINE | 13.88 | 178 |
| EMBLA | 13.9 | 179 |
| MFV ALBATROSS | 14.67 | 179 |
| DENBORG | 19.05 | 8 |
| SHEARWATER | 22.08 | 159 |
| MINERVA | 22.11 | 159 |
| SALTIRE BCK4 | 22.12 | 159 |
| OCEAN CHALLENGE | 22.12 | 159 |
