07 - 2012
Reduction in Range Of Light at Skelligs Rock Lighthouse
Name of the Aid: Skelligs Rock Lighthouse (A6422)
23 March 2012
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 23 May 2012, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a temporary light will be installed at Skelligs Rock Lighthouse for a period of approximately seven (7) weeks. On or about 10 July 2012, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new light will be installed.
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Existing Light |
Temporary Light |
New Light |
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Range
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19nm |
10nm |
12nm |
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Character |
Fl. (3) W 15s Fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 2.4, fl 0.15, ec 9.75 = 15s
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Fl. (3) W 15s Fl 0.3, ec 2.3, fl 0.3, ec 2.3, fl 0.3, ec 9.5 = 15s
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Sector |
Sector Visible 262°-115° (213°) Partially obscured by land within 6nm 110° - 115° (5°) |
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SKELLIGS ROCK LIGHTHOUSE (A6422) Position (WGS84) 51° 46.108'N 10° 32.519'W
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All other details remain unchanged. Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above change takes place.
By Order, Yvonne Shields Chief Executive.
Mariners are invited to contact the Marine Department, Commissioners of Irish Lights to comment on any aspect of the Aids to Navigation Service or on hazards to navigation around the coast of Ireland.