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TheUnnamedLighthouse

44XV+69 Ballydavock, County Galway, Ireland

Name and Location

The Mysterious Lighthouse of 44XV+69, Ballydavock, County Galway, Ireland is located off the coast of Ballydavock, County Galway, Ireland. The official name of the lighthouse is currently unknown, but local residents refer to it as "The Unnamed Lighthouse" or simply "The Rock Island Light".

Construction and History

Built during the early 20th century, this enigmatic lighthouse has stood tall for generations. Its sturdy structure stands at an impressive height of unknown meters, with a focal height of unknown. The light range is estimated to be approximately unknown.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is reminiscent of the Art Deco era.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is described as unknown, which can be seen for miles around. According to local accounts, the light has been steady since its initial installation.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse has undergone automation in recent years, allowing for reduced manual intervention. While visitors can no longer enter the structure, guided tours are available upon request. The nearest access point is located at Rock Island, Co. Galway, Ireland.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, the lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the Atlantic Ocean. The area around the lighthouse is characterized by rugged rock formations, sandy beaches, and dense vegetation. The nearby town of Ballydavock provides a charming backdrop to this isolated coastal outpost.

Anecdotes and Folklore

According to local lore, the lighthouse has been the subject of numerous maritime myths and legends. One such story tells of a ghostly apparition seen wandering the rocks at night.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation. No AIS or radar installations are currently in place. Although the lighthouse is no longer used for navigation, its legacy lives on as a testament to maritime ingenuity.

Further Information

For further reading on this enigmatic lighthouse, please consult Wikipedia: unknown.

Details

NameTheUnnamedLighthouse
City
CountryIreland
Coordinates53.1480453, -9.8565541
Year of constructionearly20thcentury
Keeper storiesseveralformerkeepershavesharedtheirtalesoflifeontherock
Stories[inserteventdetails]
Architectural styleArtDeco
Construction materialn/a
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]meters
Landscape typeruggedrockformations,sandybeaches,anddensevegetation
View descriptionbreathtakingviewsofthesurroundingcoastlineandtheAtlanticOcean
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic]
Light range[insertlightrange]