13 - 2009
Establishment of light on Colt Rock Beacon
Name of the Aid: Colt Rock Beacon
05 October 2009
Area:
South Coast of Ireland
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on
or about Thursday 8 October 2009, or as soon thereafter as
circumstances permit, a light will be established on the unlighted
Colt Rock Beacon at the western approach to Castletown Berehaven,
having the following characteristics:
| Colt Rock Beacon | |
| Position: | Latitude: 51° 38.068' N, Longitude: 09° 55.087' W |
| Structure: | Port Hand Lateral Beacon (Red Steel Pole) |
| Topmark: | Red Can |
| Character: | Fl(2) R 10s 0.5 + 1.5 + 0.5 + 7.5 = 10s. |
| Range: | 5 nm |
| Elevation (above MHWS): | 7.5m |
| Lighting Time: | Hours of Darkness |
Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when 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.