 Gletness with North Isle of Gletness in the foreground, and Hoo Stack in the background | |
| Location | Hoo Stack, Shetland, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 60°14′57″N 1°05′22″W / 60.24918°N 1.089504°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1986  |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | metal skeletal tower |
| Height | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Shape | square tower covered by metallic panels with light on the top[1][2] |
| Markings | white (tower) |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Northern Lighthouse Board |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Range | 7 nmi (13 km; 8.1 mi) (white), 5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) (red, green) |
| Characteristic | Fl(4) WRG 12s |
Hoo Stack is a small island off Nesting in Shetland. It is one and a half miles from the North Isle of Gletness. It is 34 metres (112 ft) at its highest point, and is home to a lighthouse, which was built in 1986.
See also
References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Scotland: Shetland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ↑ Hoo Stack Light Lighthouses Explorer. Retrieved 29 May 2016
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