14 - 2011
SOUTH WEST COAST OF IRELAND EASTERN ENTRANCE TO BEARHAVEN ROANCARRIGMORE (A6442) REPLACEMENT OF LIGHTHOUSE
Name of the Aid: Roancarrigmore
20 December 2011
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 21st February 2012, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new solar powered light will be erected on Roancarrigmore. The new light will be installed on a 7m stainless steel tower within the existing lighthouse compound. Details of the new light are as follows:
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Existing Light |
New Light |
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Position |
51° 39.183'N WGS 84 |
51° 39.180'N |
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09° 44.820'W |
09° 44.837'W |
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Character |
FL.W.R. 3s |
FL.W.R.5s (fl 1.0, ec 4.0) |
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Visible - |
Visible - |
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W 312°-050°(98°) |
W 312°-050°(98°) |
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R 050°-122°(72°) |
R 050°-122°(72°) |
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R (Unintens) 122°-242°(120°) |
R (Unintens) 122°-207°(85°) |
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R 242°-312°(70°) |
Obscured 207°-246°(39°) |
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R 246°-312°(66°) |
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Range |
White 18nm |
White 11 nm |
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Red 14nm |
Red 9 nm (unintens 5nm) |
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Daymark |
White Round Tower |
Stainless Steel Tower |
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Black Band |
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Height |
18m above water |
13m above water |
Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above changes take place.
By Order, 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.