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RhuvaalLighthouse

WVPG+GJ Isle of Islay, UK

Name and Location

Rhuvaal Lighthouse is located on the western coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland, UK.

Construction and History

Built in 1859 by renowned lighthouse architects Thomas & David Stevenson, Rhuvaal Lighthouse has been guiding mariners for over a century. The original light source was powered by a Fresnel lens, producing a bright white light that could be seen for unknown miles out to sea.

Architecture and Materials

The unique architectural design of the Rhuvaal Lighthouse features a square tower with a pyramidal roof and a lantern room at the top. The lighthouse stands 12 meters (39 feet) tall, with a focal height of unknown.

Light and Navigation

The original light characteristic was Fl(3)W.15s, signifying a flashing white light every 15 seconds. Today, Rhuvaal Lighthouse serves as a private aid to navigation, providing a vital beacon for mariners navigating the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Rhuvaal Lighthouse by unknown. The surrounding area offers breathtaking views of the Scottish coastline, with nearby attractions such as the unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding area provides stunning views of the Scottish coastline. Nearby attractions include the unknown.

Technical and Operational Details

Originally a manual operation lighthouse, Rhuvaal Lighthouse became automated in the mid-20th century.

Further Information

  • For further reading, please refer to the Wikipedia article on Rhuvaal Lighthouse: unknown.
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Details

NameRhuvaalLighthouse
City
CountryScotland,uk
Coordinates55.9363648, -6.1234706
Year of construction1859
Eventsunknown
Historic significancelistedontheUK'sNationalHistoricRecords
Keeper storiesunknown
Stories[insertnumber]stories
Architectural styleuniquepyramidalroofandlanternroom
ArchitectThomas&DavidStevenson
Construction material[insertconstructionmaterial]
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height12meters(39feet)
Renovationsautomatedinthemid-20thcentury
Landscape typeScottishcoastline
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsoftheScottishcoastline
Facilitiesunknown
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s,flashingwhitelightevery15seconds