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Papa Stronsay (Orkney Islands)
United Kingdom
Papa Stronsay is an island just off Whitehall at the northern tip of Stronsay. The island is privately owned as a cattle farm. Accessible only by boat. Site and tower closed.
A blogger reports on a June 2007 NLB maintenance visit to the light
http://papastronsay.blogspot.com/2007/06/flying-visit-to-papa-stronsay_05.html
| Manufacture Date | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 2002, 1907: White conical tower. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Lens Order | 4th order |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | white light, 2 s on, 2 s off. |
| Lighthouse Markings | 5 m (17 ft) square skeletal tower covered with white aluminum panels. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Northern Lighthouse Board. |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Closed |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 59.1556396124,-2.5816835693 |
| Other | ARLHS SCO-167; Admiralty A3706; NGA 3268. |
| Data Source | Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years): 'Papa Stronsay, Orkney (Active)' - 1906 - 4th order fixed and occulting |
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