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Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse

Fl White 7.5s🇮🇪New Ross Municipal District, IEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse

The Tuskar Rock Shore Station, established in 1815, is a cylindrical granite tower standing 34 meters tall on the Irish coast in County Wexford. Attached to a two-story keeper's house, the structure is painted white and features a lantern and gallery. Its white light emits a single flash every 7.5 seconds, visible for nearly 16 nautical miles. The station's nearest port is Dunmore East, located 2.8 kilometers away. Constructed from granite, the round tower has served mariners for over two centuries.

Why it matters: This station aids navigation near Tuskar Rock, a significant hazard off Ireland's southeast coast. Its light helps vessels maintain safe passage through historically busy shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 7.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
7.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 7.5s
Focal Height
33m
Geographic Range
15.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1815

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dunmore East(2.8 km)
Admiralty No.
A5838
NGA No.
6540
ARLHS No.
IRE-076

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
34m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
granite

Structure: round granite tower with lantern and gallery attached to 2-story keeper's house

Location

City
New Ross Municipal District
Country
🇮🇪Ireland
Region
County Wexford
Sea Region
Irish coast, near Tuskar Rock
Latitude
52.1238°
Longitude
-6.9292°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse at night?+
Tuskar Rock Shore Station displays the characteristic Fl White 7.5s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dunmore East at 2.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Fethard/Slade (5.8 NM NE), Duncannon/Saint Helens (5.9 NM N), PASSAGE EAST (7.2 NM NNW), BALLYHACK (7.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.