Suther Ness Lighthouse

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Suther Ness Lighthouse 2008
Suther Ness Lighthouse 2008
Picture from 1939 showing Suther Ness Lighthouse in the backgroundPhoto from Shetland Museum and Archives.
Picture from 1939 showing Suther Ness Lighthouse in the background
Photo from Shetland Museum and Archives.

Basic Information :

NameSuther Ness Lighthouse
PositionLatitude 60° 22.2N,

Longitude 01°00.0W
(HU 551654)

LocationOn a low cape on north Whalsay
DescriptionThe new light is a 23 foot high, square, metal clad white tower
Built byThe old lighthouse was built by David A. & Charles Stevenson
First lit1904
CharacterWhite/Red/Green every 3 seconds.
Nominal Range-
Elevation26 foot
Automated-
Other informationA new light was established, (year unknown), to repace the old
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