12 - 2003
Inishtearaght Lighthouse - Solarisation and Reduction in Range
Name of the Aid: Inishtearaght Lighthouse
13 August 2003
Area:
Inishtearaght Lighthouse
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on
the 25th September 2003, or as soon thereafter as circumstances
permit, the present light at Inishtearaght Lighthouse (A6408) in
position 52°04.5' N, 10° 39.7' W will be replaced by a new Solar
Powered Light. This will necessitate the provision of a temporary
light for a period of approximately one week from the 18th
September 2003.
The character, phasing, range, and lighting times of the existing, temporary, and new solar powered lights are as set out below. The arc of visibility will remain unchanged.
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EXISTING LIGHT |
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Character |
Fl (2) W 20s (fl 0.8, ec 4.2, fl 0.8, ec 14.2) |
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Range |
27 nautical miles |
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Lighting Time |
Hours of Darkness and in poor visibility |
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TEMPORARY LIGHT |
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Character |
Fl (2) W 20s (fl 0.4, ec 2.9, fl 0.4, ec 16.3) |
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Range |
13 nautical miles |
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Lighting Time |
Hours of Darkness |
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NEW SOLAR POWERED LIGHT |
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Character |
Fl (2) W 20s (fl 0.1, ec 4.9, fl 0.1, ec 14.9) |
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Range |
19 nautical miles |
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Lighting Time |
Hours of Darkness |
Radio Navigation Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.
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.