Mew Island Lighthouse (C) Rossographer

J6086 : Mew Island Lighthouse

taken 6 years ago, 7 km from Donaghadee, Northern Ireland

Mew Island Lighthouse

Mew Island Lighthouse as seen from the water.

Mew Island lighthouse, Copeland Islands near Donaghadee

The present lighthouse and fog signal on Mew Island was established on 1st November 1884 when its predecessor, on Lighthouse Island, was discontinued. It was converted to automatic operation with the lighthouse keepers permanently withdrawn on 29th March 1996. The station is in the care of an attendant. The aids to navigation are also monitored via a telemetry link from Irish Lights Dun Laoghaire.

A detailed description in available on the Irish Lights website Link

Mew Island, Copeland Islands near Donaghadee

One of the Copeland Islands, with an area of 31 acres, off the coast of north east Co Down. The name reputedly comes from the sea mews (gulls) which nest there.

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Grid Square: J6086, 17 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Rossographer (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Tuesday, 14 June, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Friday, 17 June, 2011
Geographical Context: Coastal Islands Docks, Harbours Estuary, Marine
Place (from Tags): Copeland Islands Mew Island
Subject Location: Irish: J 603 861 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:41.8867N 5:30.8018W
Camera Location: Irish: J 597 860
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)