04 - 2012
Reduction in range of light
Name of the Aid: Angus Rock Lighthouse (A5963.3)
24 February 2012
Area:
Approaches to Strangford Lough
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on or about 2 April 2012, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, the range of the Angus Rock Lighthouse will be reduced as noted below.
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ANGUS ROCK LIGHTHOUSE (A5963.3) |
EXISTING LIGHT |
NEW LIGHT |
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Position (WGS84) |
54°19.843'N |
54°19.843'N |
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005°31.520'W |
005°31.520'W |
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Character |
FL R 5s (1+4=5s) |
FL R 5s (1+4=5s) |
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Range |
6nm |
5nm |
All other details remain unchanged.
Radio Navigational Warnings will be issued when the above change takes 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.