Rova Head Lighthouse

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Rova Head Lighthouse in the 1960'sPhoto from Shetland Museum and Archives
Rova Head Lighthouse in the 1960's
Photo from Shetland Museum and Archives
The current lighthouse, 2008
The current lighthouse, 2008

Basic Information :

NameRova Head Lighthouse
PositionLatitude 60°11.46N,

Longitude 01°08.59W
(HU 476455)

LocationIn the north end of Bressay Sound
DescriptionThe orginal lighthouse was a cast iron tower
The new lighthouse is a 21 foot high, white clad metal framework tower
Built byThe old was built by David A. & Charles Stevenson
First lit1904
CharacterFlashing (3)White/Red/Green every 18 seconds
Nominal RangeWhite 12 miles - Red 9 miles - Green 9 miles
Elevation36 foot
Automated-
Other informationThe new light was established February 27th 2003
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