13 - 2011
Approaches to Rosslare (Disestablishment of Carrick Rock Beacon)
Name of the Aid: Carrick Rock Beacon
23 September 2011
Area:
Approaches to Rosslare
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that from 1 December 2011, the Carrick Rock Beacon at Greenore Point in the approaches to Rosslare Harbour will be disestablished and no longer maintained as an Aid to Navigation. This change was recommended in the 2010 Navigation Review.
The geographical position (WGS84) and details of this beacon are ―
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Carrick Rock Beacon |
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Latitude |
52°14.543'N |
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Longitude |
006°18.336'W |
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Type |
Port Hand Beacon Red Steel Pole with Can Topmark and Initials CR |
No further notice will be issued.
Yvonne Shields, 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.