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lighthouses query

ba · 2010-01-27 20:23:18

why are some lighthouses painted white, white with black bands or granite? is there navigational meaning to these variations? is it so they stand out amongst the the landscape, and to distinguish them from the sky? is there any rules underlining this colouring decision? thanks

27-01-2010 8:23pm

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ba

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why are some lighthouses painted white, white with black bands or granite? is there navigational meaning to these variations?

is it so they stand out amongst the the landscape, and to distinguish them from the sky? is there any rules underlining this colouring decision?

thanks

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#2 30-01-2010 11:37am

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Every lighthouse is painted differently to distinguish them from each other. They also have unique flashing patterns that tell them apart at night.
Hope that helps,
-Kevin

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#3 04-02-2010 5:14pm

miceal

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you can get loads of information about Irish lighthouses here

http://www.cil.ie/

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