Notices to Mariners

Reduction in range of light Tory Island Lighthouse

08 - 2012

Issue Date: Monday 21 May 2012

Aid: Tory Island Lighthouse

Area:

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 3 September 2012, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new light with decreased range will be installed at Tory Island Lighthouse. This light will be exhibited during hours of darkness only.

 

Position	55° 16.357'N 008° 14.964'W
Visibility	302°-277° (335°)
Day Mark	Black Tower with a White Band
	Existing Light	New Light
Character	Fl(4) W 30s (0.2+4.8+0.2+4.8+0.2+4.8+0.2+1 4.8)	Fl(4) W 30s (0.8+4.2+0.8+4.2+0.8+4.2+0.8+1 4.2)
Shown	24 Hours	Hours of Darkness
Range	W 27 NM	W 18 NM

 

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

 

 

By Order, Yvonne Shields Chief Executive.