Notices to Mariners

Angus Rock Lighthouse - Upgrade of Navigational Light

06 - 2000

Issue Date: Thursday 29 June 2000

Aid: Angus Rock Lighthouse

Area: North East Coast of Ireland

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about the 19th July 2000 it is intended to replace the present gas light at Angus Rock Lighthouse (A5963.3) with a Solar Powered Light.
The new Solar Powered Light will be exhibited during HOURS OF DARKNESS only.
The character, phasing and ranges of the existing and new lights are as follows:
EXISTING GAS LIGHT

Position	54° 19.8' N 05° 31.4' W
Character	Fl. R. 5s
Range	6 nautical miles
Height above MHWS	15 metres
Lighting Time	24 hours

NEW SOLAR LIGHT

Position	54° 19.8' N 05° 31.4' W
Character	Fl. R. 5s
Range	6 nautical miles
Height above MHWS	15 metres
Lighting Time	HOURS OF DARKNESS ONLY

No further notice will be issued.

By Order, T. M. Boyd, Chief Executive.