12 - 2012
Bull Rock - Relocation of light and reduction in range
Name of the Aid: Bull Rock Lighthouse (A6430)
27 July 2012
Area:
South West Coast of Ireland
The Commissioners of Irish Lights hereby give notice that on 11 October 2012, or as soon thereafter as circumstances permit, a new light will be installed at a higher level on Bull Rock. The new light will be visible through 360o.
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Existing Light |
New Light
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Position
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51° 35.52'N WGS 84 10° 18.06'W |
51° 35.53'N 10° 18.08'W
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Character |
Fl. W 15s Fl 0.5, ec 14.5 = 15s
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Fl. W 15s Fl 0.8, ec 14.2 = 15s
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Range |
21nm |
18nm |
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Sector |
Visible 220°-186° (326°)
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Visible 360o |
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Height |
83m |
91.3m |
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.