Ushenish Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in South Uist, United Kingdom.
The Ushenish Lighthouse features a white cylindrical tower with a black lantern and stands 12 meters high on the eastern coast of South Uist.
Engineers David and Thomas Stevenson designed the lighthouse in 1857, incorporating an advanced condensing apparatus to enhance the dioptric light projection system.
The lighthouse represents a testament to Scottish maritime engineering, marking generations of advancement in naval navigation technology along the Hebridean coastline.
The automated lighthouse utilizes a fourth order lens rotating at 1.5 revolutions per minute and employs a 35-watt etched metal halide lamp.
Prior to 1970, lighthouse keepers and their families lived in complete isolation due to the absence of roads connecting to other parts of South Uist.
Location: Outer Hebrides
Inception: 1857
Height: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 57.29820,-7.19300
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:08
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