Managing Organization:
Northern Lighthouse Board
Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk/ourlights/history/duncansby.htm
Notes:
The dwelling here was recently reduced in size.
Tower Height: 36
Height of Focal Plane: 220
Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 12 seconds, visible for 24 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White square tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1924
Date Present Tower Built: 1924
Date Automated: 1997
Fog Signal: Discontinued 1987 (was 5 blasts every 120 seconds).
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
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