Ballinacourty Point Lighthouse

Position:

52°04.688' North 07°33.182' West

Aids to Navigation

Sectors:

G245°-274° (29°).W274°-302° (28°). R302°-325° (23°). W325°-117° (152°).

Height of Tower:

13 metres

Height of Light MHWS:

16 metres

Character:

Fl (2) WRG 10s

Range:

White 10 nautical miles, Red 8 nautical miles, Green 8 nautical miles

Radar Beacon:

AIS:

The light at Ballinacourty was first established on 1st July 1858. The light was converted to acetylene operation in 1929. Electrification of the light took place on 12th February 1964. The present light source comprises a cluster of 4 x 35W halogen lamps and was installed during the 2005-06 re-equip of the station.

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