Notices to Mariners

Reduction in Range of Navigation Light

10 - 2014

Issue Date: Thursday 26 June 2014

Aid: Sheep's Head Lighthouse

Area: South West Coast

The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 30 July 2014, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the present light will be replaced with a new LED light.  The present character and phasing will remain unchanged.

 

	Existing Light	New Light
Position:	51˚32.591’N 009˚50.923’W (WGS 84 Datum)	51˚32.591’N 009˚50.923’W (WGS 84 Datum)
Character:	FL (3) WR 15s	FL (3) WR 15s
Elevation:	83 Metres	83 Metres
Range:	W18 Nautical Miles R15  Nautical Miles	W15 Nautical Miles R9 Nautical Miles

 

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

By Order, Yvonne Shields Chief Executive