09 - 2010
Maidens Lighthouse - Alteration in Character and Reduction in Range
Name of the Aid: Maidens Lighthouse
23 July 2010
Area:
North East Coast
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 15 September 2010, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the character of the navigation light will be altered with a resultant slight reduction in the range.
| Existing Light | Altered Light | ||
| Position |
54° 55.748'N |
WGS 84 |
54° 55.748'N |
|
05° 43.669'W |
05° 43.669'W |
||
| Character | Fl (3) W 20s | Fl (3) W 15s | |
| 0.1 + 2.5 + 0.1 + 2.5 + 0.1 + 9.7 = 15s | |||
|
Visible - 360° |
Visible - 360° |
||
| Range | 24 NM | 23 NM | |
| Shown | 24 hours | 24 hours |
All other details including auxiliary light 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.