Signy Island Lighthouse

Signy Island Lighthouse is not mentioned in the provided wikitext. However, the overview of Signy Island can be used to create a description of the area.

Signy Island is a small subantarctic island located in the South Orkney Islands of Antarctica. It was named by Norwegian whaler Petter Sørlle after his wife, Signy Therese. The island is approximately 6.5 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide, rising to 288 meters above sea level, with much of it permanently covered with ice.

Signy Island has a harsh climate, with average temperatures ranging from 0°C to -10°C in winter and extreme temperatures extending to 12°C and -44°C. The island is separated from Coronation Island to the north by Normanna Strait and from Moe Island to the southwest by Fyr Channel.

The island is home to the Signy Research Station, a scientific station maintained by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for research in biology. The base was opened in 1947 and has been occupied by scientists from November to April since 1996. It houses 10 people.

Light and tower

The light has a focal height of 24 metres. Its light characteristic is F W. The NGA list of lights numbers it 20362. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G1375.

Videos

What I Saw on Signy Island in the Southern Ocean || Signy Island || Antarctica Expedition || Ep-09