2012

J4893 : Blackhead Lighthouse

taken 12 years ago, near to Whitehead, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

Blackhead Lighthouse
Blackhead Lighthouse
A close view of the light at Blackhead Lighthouse as seen from the water onboard the 'Bangor Boat' LinkExternal 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 Full time lightkeepers were withdrawn on 31st July 1975.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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Geographical Context: Coastal City, Town centre Water resources Docks, Harbours Place: Blackhead other tags: Blackhead Lighthouse Lighthouse Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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J4893, 99 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Rossographer   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 16 July, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 18 July, 2012
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! J 487 934 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:46.0150N 5:41.3461W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! J 488 937
View Direction
South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
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