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Name: Ushenish Lighthouse  

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Nearest Town or City:
South Uist, , United Kingdom

Location: Isle of South Uist, west Coast of Scotland.

Managing Organization:
Northern Lighthouse Board

Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk

Tower Height: 39

Characteristic and Range: Flashing white/red every 20 seconds, visible for 19 (white) and 15 (red) nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White conical tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1857

Date Present Tower Built: 1857

Date Automated: 1970

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

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