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Name: Ornsay Light   Map it!

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Also known as: Isle Ornsay Light

Also known as: Eilean Sionnach Light

Nearest Town or City:
Isle Ornsay, , United Kingdom

Location: On island of Eilean Sionnach, between Isle of Skye and the west coast of Scotland.


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Photo: Ken Ross

Managing Organization:
Northern Lighthouse Board

Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk/ourlights/history/ornsay.htm

Tower Height: 63

Height of Focal Plane: 58

Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 7 seconds; range 15 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White conical masonry tower with buff trim, black lantern.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1857

Date Present Tower Built: 1857

Date Automated: 1962

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!


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