11 - 2006
Eeragh Lighthouse - Reduction in Range of Navigational Light
Name of the Aid: Eeragh Lighthouse
11 October 2006
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that at
sunset on the evening of Monday 27 November 2006 or as soon
thereafter as circumstances permit, a new solar powered light of 18
NM range will replace the existing light at Eeragh Lighthouse
(A6296). Prior to this event it will be necessary to exhibit a
temporary light of lesser range for a period of approximately seven
days from sunset on the evening of Monday 20 November 2006.
The character, phasing, and ranges of the existing, temporary and
new lights are as follows:
EXISTING LIGHT
| Position: | 53° 08.909' N 09° 51.402' W |
| Character: | Fl W 15s (0.2 + 14.8 = 15s) |
| Range: | 23 nautical miles |
| Visible: | 297° - 262° (325°) |
| Height above MHWS: | 35m |
| Lighting Time: | Hours of Darkness |
TEMPORARY LIGHT
| Position: | 53° 08.909' N 09° 51.402' W |
| Character: | Fl W 15s (1.0 + 14.0 = 15s) |
| Range: | 10 nautical miles |
| Visible: | 297° - 262° (325°) |
| Height above MHWS: | 35m |
| Lighting Time: | Hours of Darkness |
NEW LIGHT
| Position: | 53° 08.909' N 09° 51.402' W |
| Character: | Fl W 15s (0.2 + 14.8 = 15s) |
| Range: | 18 nautical miles |
| Visible: | 297° - 262° (325°) |
| Height above MHWS: | 35m |
| Lighting Time: | Hours of Darkness |
All other details remain unchanged.
Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when each of the above
changes take place.
By Order, S. G. R. Ruttle 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.