Hoy Sound (Low)

Hoy Sound Low Lighthouse is located on the isle of Graemsay in the Orkney Isles.

History

The lighthouse was completed in 1851 by engineer Alan Stevenson. It was made automatic in 1966 and is monitored remotely from NLB HQ in Edinburgh.

Details

Year Established

1851

Engineer

Alan Stevenson

Position

Latitude   58°56.421'N
Longitude 003°18.605'W

Character

Iso W 3s

Elevation

17 metres

Range

12 nautical miles

Structure

White Stone Tower

Public Access

No

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