Galley Head Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in County Cork, Ireland.
The white cylindrical tower of Galley Head Lighthouse stands 21 meters tall at the southernmost point of Dundeady Island, overlooking the Celtic Sea.
The lighthouse commenced operations in 1878 with coal gas burners that produced six white flashes every sixteen seconds, making it the strongest light worldwide.
The lighthouse keepers documented maritime events during both World Wars, including the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 from their observation point.
The lighthouse functions as a primary navigational aid on Ireland's South Coast, projecting its beam 23 nautical miles across the Atlantic waters.
The Sultan of Turkey requested the lighthouse beam to shine toward Castle Freke, resulting in an unusual landward light arc configuration.
Location: County Cork
Inception: 1878
GPS coordinates: 51.52969,-8.95244
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:33
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