Notices to Mariners

Inishtearaght Lighthouse reduction in range of navigational light

09 - 2013

Issue Date: Thursday 15 August 2013

Aid: Inishtearaght Lightohuse

Area:

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 25 September 2013, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the present light at Inishtearaght Lighthouse (A6408) will be replaced with a new LED light. As a result, the range of the new light will be reduced to 18NM. All other details remain unchanged.

 

	Existing Light	New Light
Position	52°04'.54 N   10°39'.66 W	52°04’.54 N    10°39’.66 W
Character	FL(2)W20s	FL(2)W20s
Visible	318° - 221° (263°)	318° - 221°    (263°)
Range	W19 Nautical Miles	W18 Nautical Miles

 

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

By Order, Yvonne Shields Chief Executive