Notices to Mariners

Bull Rock - Relocation of light and reduction in range

12 - 2012

Issue Date: Friday 27 July 2012

Aid: Bull Rock Lighthouse (A6430)

Area: South West Coast of Ireland

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 11 October 2012, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new light will be installed at a higher level on Bull Rock. The new light will be visible through 360^o.

 

	Existing Light	New Light
Position	51° 35.52'N   WGS 84 10° 18.06'W	51° 35.53'N 10° 18.08'W
Character	Fl. W 15s Fl 0.5, ec 14.5 = 15s	Fl. W 15s Fl 0.8, ec 14.2 = 15s
Range	21nm	18nm
Sector	Visible 220°-186° (326°)	Visible 360o
Height	83m	91.3m

 

Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above change takes place.

 

By Order, Yvonne Shields Chief Executive.