2013-09 Inishtearaght Lighthouse

2013-09 Inishtearaght Lighthouse

Notices to Mariners

Inishtearaght Lighthouse reduction in range of navigational light

09 - 2013

Issue Date: Thursday 15 August 2013

Aid: Inishtearaght Lightohuse

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The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 25 September 2013, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the present light at Inishtearaght Lighthouse (A6408) will be replaced with a new LED light. As a result, the range of the new light will be reduced to 18NM. All other details remain unchanged.

 

      Existing Light New Light
Position 52°04'.54 N   10°39'.66 W  52°04’.54 N    10°39’.66 W
Character      FL(2)W20s                        FL(2)W20s
Visible 318° - 221° (263°) 318° - 221°    (263°)
Range             W19 Nautical Miles  W18 Nautical Miles    

 

Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.

By Order, Yvonne Shields Chief Executive