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
Name | RhuvaalLighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Scotland,uk |
Coordinates | 55.9363648, -6.1234706 |
Year of construction | 1859 |
Events | unknown |
Historic significance | listedontheUK'sNationalHistoricRecords |
Keeper stories | unknown |
Stories | [insertnumber]stories |
Architectural style | uniquepyramidalroofandlanternroom |
Architect | Thomas&DavidStevenson |
Construction material | [insertconstructionmaterial] |
Focal height | [insertfocalheight] |
Tower height | 12meters(39feet) |
Renovations | automatedinthemid-20thcentury |
Landscape type | Scottishcoastline |
View description | breathtakingviewsoftheScottishcoastline |
Facilities | unknown |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s,flashingwhitelightevery15seconds |