Name and Location

The Torry Range Front Lighthouse is located at 164 Sinclair Rd, Torry, Aberdeen AB11 9PS, UK.

Construction and History

The Torry Range Front Lighthouse was constructed in unknown to serve as a vital aid to navigation in the waters off Scotland. Initially, its role was to provide a visual warning system for ships entering the harbor, indicating whether it is safe or not to proceed.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive 14 meters (46 feet) tall with a distinctive red coloration that makes it easily visible from a distance of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). Its category is classified as "lower," and its character is described as "F" or flashing.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's range spans 195° to 279°, providing warning signals for vessels approaching the entrance. When the entrance is safe, the lighthouse displays a red light; when it is unsafe, it shows a different signal. Its light is classified as "part-obscured," meaning that its visibility may be affected by weather conditions or other factors.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Torry Range Front Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The information presented here is based on official sources from the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 114, dated May 26, 2011. The lighthouse's seamark:information indicates that it is visible between 195° to 279° and shows red when the entrance is safe and green when it is unsafe.

Further Information

The information presented here is based on official sources from the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 114, dated May 26, 2011.