Notice No. 7 (2003) is cancelled and re-issued as Notice No. 8 (2003) with amended information.

 

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on Monday 26th May 2003, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the Coningbeg Automatic Lightfloat (A5832) will be withdrawn from station for maintenance purposes for a period of approximately five days. During this period the Lightfloat will be replaced by a high focal plane buoy, having the following characteristics:-

 

Buoy Type	South Cardinal Mark
Shape	Pillar Buoy
Colour	Yellow over Black
Top mark	Two cones points downwards
Light	Q(6) + L.Fl. 15s
Light Range	9 nautical miles
Fog Signal	Wave Activated Whistle
Racon	Morse M

The geographical position of the Coningbeg Automatic Lightfloat is:-

Latitude	54° 02.39' N
Longitude	06° 39.45' W

 

Radio Navigational Warnings and notices will be issued during the course of the withdrawal and return to station of the lightfloat.