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Corlis Point Front Leading Light

J99V+5R Ballymakea Beg, County Clare, Ireland

Name and Location

The Corlis Point Front Leading Light is located in Ballymakea Beg, County Clare, Ireland.

Construction and History

The exact construction era and architect of the Corlis Point Front Leading Light are unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the early 20th century. The lighthouse's design is characteristic of its era, with a traditional tower shape and a white color scheme.

Architecture and Materials

No specific information on architecture and materials is available.

Light and Navigation

By day, the lighthouse emits a high-intensity light, visible for up to 7 nautical miles (13 kilometers). By night, the light's range increases to 10 nautical miles (18.5 kilometers), using an occulting character pattern of "Oc" with a period of 5 minutes.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to the public for visitation. However, it can be accessed by road, with the nearest town being Querrin. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and scenic coastal views.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and scenic coastal views.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, eliminating the need for manual operation by a keeper. It is also equipped with an AIS (Automatic Identification System) radio station, operating on MMSI number 992501156. As of the latest available information, the Corlis Point Front Leading Light remains in operation, serving as a vital aid to navigation for mariners.

Further Information

Please note that some details may be subject to change or updates. The accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed beyond the available data provided.

Details

NameCorlis Point Front Leading Light
CityBallymakea Beg
CountryIreland
Coordinates52.6178989, -9.605429
Architectural styletraditional
Focal height14
Tower height9
Access descriptionBy road
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionrolling hills, scenic coastal views
Facilitiestoilets
AIS Radartrue
Light characteristic"Oc (5 minutes)"
Light range{"a":7,"b":10}
Automatedtrue