Inishtrahull Lighthouse, Ocean navigation lighthouse on Inishtrahull Island, County Donegal, Ireland
The white concrete lighthouse tower rises 23 meters high on the northern edge of Inishtrahull Island, providing navigation assistance for ships in the Atlantic Ocean.
The first lighthouse structure was built in 1812 to guide British Navy vessels, with the initial light beginning operations on March 17, 1813.
The lighthouse represents Ireland's maritime heritage, marking the northernmost point of Irish territory and serving as a critical navigation point for international vessels.
While the lighthouse converted to solar power in 2000 and operates automatically, the surrounding island offers opportunities for walking and observing marine wildlife.
The lighthouse facility incorporated an advanced fog signal station in 1905, using compressed air from diesel compressor plants to produce consistent directional signals.
Location: County Donegal
Inception: 1813
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 55.43010,-7.24190
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:20
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