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Wick North Pier Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Wick North Pier Lighthouse

Built in 1910, this hexagonal iron skeletal tower reaches a height of 12 meters. The structure, colored brown, incorporates a lantern and gallery. It is situated 0.2 kilometers from Wick, its nearest port, and was originally the rear light in a paired range system with the South Pier light. The lighthouse is now inactive.

Why it matters: This lighthouse functioned as the back marker for a range light system, assisting ships navigating into Wick Harbour.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
brown
Material
iron

Structure: hexagonal iron skeletal tower with lantern and gallery

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Sea Region
Located midway on the North Pier in the town of Wick, formerly the county seat of Caithness.
Latitude
58.4390°
Longitude
-3.0789°

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Construction & History

Year Built
1910

Significant events: originally the rear light of a range with the South Pier light as the front light, became inactive

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wick(0.2 km)
ARLHS No.
SCO-342
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Wick North Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wick North Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wick Caithness at 0.1 NM to the W. Other ports served include Hutton Cranswick (0.4 NM SSW), Staxigoe (1.5 NM ESE), Keiss (5.7 NM NNW), Whaligoe (7.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wick North Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wick North Pier Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Wick North Pier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wick North Pier Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.