Blackhead Lighthouse (C) Rossographer

J4893 : Blackhead Lighthouse

near to Whitehead, Ireland

Blackhead Lighthouse

A close view of the light at Blackhead Lighthouse as seen from the water onboard the 'Bangor Boat' Link

Blackhead Lighthouse

The octagonal lighthouse was designed by William Douglass, Engineer to the Commissioners of Irish Lights, and became operational in 1902. Originally painted red, this was changed to white in 1929. The lighthouse was converted to run on electricity on the 23rd September 1965; it now has a light visible for 27 nautical miles. Full time lightkeepers were withdrawn on 31st July 1975. The adjoining house was purchased by the Irish Landmark Trust and is now available to rent as self-catering accommodation.

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2012

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Grid Square: J4893, 71 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Rossographer (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Monday, 16 July, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 18 July, 2012
Geographical Context: Coastal City, Town centre Water resources Docks, Harbours
Place (from Tags): Blackhead
Subject Location: Irish: J 487 934 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.0150N 5:41.3461W
Photographer Location: Irish: J 488 937
View Direction: South-southwest (about 202 degrees)