N O T I C E   T O   M A R I N E R S

 

(No. 27 of 2006)

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SCOTLAND

WEST COAST

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MULBERRY WRECK

 

 

Northern Lighthouse Board

Edinburgh, 4July 2006

 

Latitude 54° 46.359’ North (approx.)

            Longitude 004° 21.215’ West (approx.)

WGS 84 Datum

            WGS 84 Datum

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BUOY STATION

 

 

Mariners are advised that the Mulberry Harbour wreck charted as 8.5 metres height above MHWS in Rigg Bay (54° 46.359’ North 004° 21.374’ West) has been partially destroyed and now presents a hazard of drying height 3.9 metres (approx.).

 

Notice is given that, with immediate effect, a new IALA Category 3 buoy station has been established in the following position:

 

Location:                                 Latitude 54° 46.359’ North (approx.)

Longitude 004° 21.215’ West (approx.)

 

Character:                               Quick Flash (3) every 10 seconds

 

Colour:                                                Black with a single broad horizontal yellow band

 

Description of Structure:         East Cardinal Buoy

 

 

 

 

R G LOCKWOOD
Chief Executive