Notices to Mariners

Dome Replacement and Reduction in Range of Navigational Light

08 - 2013

Issue Date: Tuesday 4 June 2013

Aid: Eagle Island Lighthouse

Area: West Coast of Ireland

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 01 July 2013, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new cap and a new flashing light to replace the existing rotating optic will be installed.  This will necessitate the provision of a temporary light of reduced range for a period of approximately 24 weeks from the evening of 01 July 2013.

 

	Existing Light	Temporary Light	New Light
Position	54°17.022' N	54°17.035' N	54°17.022' N
	10°05.564' W	10°05.575' W	10°05.564' W
Character	FL(3)W15s	FL(3)W15s	FL(3)W20s
	Visible -	Visible -	Visible -
	360°	336° - 320°	360°
Range	W19 Nautical Miles	W10 Nautical Miles	W18 Nautical Miles
Daymark	White Tower	White Pedestal	White Tower
Height	67m above water	67m above water	67m above water

 

The existing dome and lantern will be replaced with a new steel cap with the light mounted on top.

 

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

 

By Order, Yvonne Shields Chief Executive