Haulbowline Lighthouse, Stone lighthouse at Carlingford Lough entrance, Northern Ireland
The 34-meter-high tapered stone tower stands on a semi-submerged rock formation at the entrance to Carlingford Lough, marking dangerous navigation hazards in the area.
The lighthouse began operations in 1824 after merchants from Newry requested its construction to replace the inadequate Cranfield Point Lighthouse, which later collapsed due to coastal erosion.
The lighthouse keepers maintained their residence at Cranfield Point from 1824 until 1922, when new living quarters were established at the Greencastle shore station.
The lighthouse operates with three white flashes every ten seconds and maintains a range of 10 nautical miles, functioning exclusively during nighttime hours since 2011.
In 1965, Haulbowline became the first major offshore lighthouse in Ireland to implement remote monitoring systems and automated electrical operations.
Location: County Down
Location: Northern Ireland
Inception: 1824
Height: 34 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 54.01993,-6.07900
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:46
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