Lundy South Lighthouse – Continued Navigational Requirement for Fog Signal

Trinity House as the General Lighthouse Authority for England and Wales maintains Lundy South Lighthouse at the south east corner of Lundy Island in the approaches to the Bristol Channel.

Lundy South Lighthouse currently exhibits a main light - Fl 5s with a range of 15 nautical miles and a fog (sound) signal with a character of 1 blast every 25 seconds, with a range of 2 nautical miles, which is currently sounded in conditions of reduced visibility. It is proposed that consideration should be given to the discontinuance of this fog signal.

We are now seeking comments from those who navigate in the area on the use made and necessity or otherwise from the point of view of the navigational requirement for this fog signal to continue to be provided. It should be borne in mind that fog signals are no longer considered to be an aid to navigation (provided so that mariners can identify their position by the characteristic sound), but as a means of warning of a particular hazard.

Please write or e-mail, referring to “Lundy South Lighthouse Consultation” by 16 April 2012 to:

Navigation Directorate                                       
Trinity House
Trinity Square
London
EC3N 4DH

In the event that it is decided that the provision of the fog signal can now no longer be navigationally justified, it will be discontinued as soon as possible after 3 months prior Trinity House Notice to Mariners.

NAV 190061

Trinity House
16 January 2012