Copper Point Lighthouse
| Copper Point Lighthouse | |||
| Long Island | |||
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| Location | |||
| Grid reference: | V93532902 | ||
| Location: | 51°30’15"N, 9°32’3"W | ||
| Characteristics | |||
| Light: | Q (3) W 10s. | ||
| Focal height: | 52 feet | ||
| Range: | 8 nautical miles | ||
| History | |||
| Built 1977 | |||
| Information | |||
| Owned by: | Commissioners of Irish Lights | ||
Copper Point Lighthouse is a short light, originally designated as a 'leading light' and now classed as a 'lighthouse', which stands at the easternmost tip of Long Island, County Cork.
The first petition of a light at the eastern end of Long Island was raised in 1860; the point and Castle Island opposite marking the entrance to Schull Harbour, a well-frequented harbour of refuge. In 1861, buoys were placed to mark the Amelia Rock and Cush Spit, while plans for beacons on Goat Island and at Copper Point on Long Island were drawn up. These were completed in 1864.
In 1972 the Inspecting Committee of the Commissioners of Irish Lights recommended that a light be erected on Copper Point Beacon. This was completed in 1977.
In the light of experience and in view of the background the Inspector of Lights and Marine Superintendent recommended in February 1981 that Copper Point be designated as a Lighthouse instead of an East Cardinal mark and retain its white colour.
Outside links
- Copper Point: Commissioners of Irish Lights