Rue Point Lighthouse
Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Name: |
Rue Point, Antrim, Northern Ireland |
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Current status: |
Working |
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Geographic Position: |
55°15.533' North 006°11.474' West |
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Grid Reference: |
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Ceremonial County: |
Antrim
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Appearance: |
black and white octagonal tower |
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Map
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Maps
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Aerial photo: |
octagonal cylindrical concrete tower with no lantern, light displayed from a
short mast. |
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Other photos: |
closeup,
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Originally built: |
1931 |
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Current lighthouse built: |
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Height of Tower: |
11
metres |
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Height of light above mean sea level: |
16
metres |
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Character of light: |
Fl
(2) 5s |
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Character of fog signal: |
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Range of light: |
14
nautical miles |
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Owned / run by: |
Commissioners of Irish Lights
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Getting there: |
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Access: |
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Website: |
CIL
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