08 - 2010
Castletownbere Directional Light - Increase in Range of Light
Name of the Aid: Castletownbere Directional Light
23 July 2010
Area:
South West Coast
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 17 November 2010, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new directional light with increased range will be installed in a new structure. The existing rear day mark will be discontinued at the same time.
| Existing Light | New Light | |||
| Positon |
51° 38.792'N |
WGS 84 |
51° 38.779'N |
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09° 54.312'W |
09° 54.315'W |
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| Character | Dir Oc. W R G 5 s. (ec 1.0) | Dir Oc. W R G 5s. (ec 1.0) | ||
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Visible- |
Visible- | |||
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G 020.5°-024°, (3.5°) |
G 020.5°-24°, (3.5°) |
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W 024°-024.5°, (0.5°) |
W 024°-024.5°, (0.5°) |
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R 024.5°-027.5°, (3.0°) |
R 024.5°-028°, (3.5°) |
| Range | Day | Night | Day | Night |
| G 0.5NM | G 11NM | G 2NM | G 12NM | |
| W 1.0NM | W 14NM | W 4NM | W 15NM | |
| R 0.5NM | R 11NM | R 2NM | R 12NM |
| Daymark | White Hut Red Stripe | White Hut Red Stripe |
| Height | 4m above water | 7m above water |
All other details remain unchanged.
Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.
Dr. 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.