Blackhead Lighthouse © Rossographer

J4893 : Blackhead Lighthouse

taken 15 years ago, near to Whitehead, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

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Blackhead Lighthouse

Blackhead Lighthouse as seen from the 'Bangor Boat' in Belfast Lough.

By Bangor Boat to the Gobbins - 30 May 2010 :: J4791

The Bangor Boat made an extra trip to the Gobbins on Sunday 30 May 2010. The departure from Bangor was at 08.30 – perfect to catch the early morning sun shining on the east-facing cliffs.

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 Full time lightkeepers were withdrawn on 31st July 1975.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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Grid Square: J4893, 99 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Rossographer (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Sunday, 30 May, 2010 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 2 June, 2010
Category: Lighthouse (more nearby)
Subject Location: Irish: J 488 934 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.0243N 5:41.2710W
Camera Location: Irish: J 489 930
View Direction: NORTH (about 0 degrees)