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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE.
1926. No. 4.
The Astronomical positions are approximate unless seconds are given. The bearings are True and · in degrees from 000° (North) to 359° measured clockwise, and those relating to lights are from seaward. The visibility of lights is that in clear weather. Fog signals are sounded only in thick or foggy weather. The elevation given is the height of focal plane above mean H.W. springs.
AUSTRALIA TORRES STRAITS.
Western Approach Merkara Shoal-Light-Vessel (U) to be established south-westward of.
Mariners and others are hereby notified that a Light-Vessel (U) will be established in the Western approach of Torres Straits on or about 1st May, 1926.
Previous Notice-No. 9 of 1919.
·Position-At a distance of 20 miles, 240°' from Merkara Shoal. Lat. 10° 40' S.
Long. 140° 55' E., on Chart No. 447.
Details--
(a) Light-
Character-Group Flashing White, showing three flashes every fifteen
seconds thus :-
Flash
9 sec.
Eclipse Flash 11⁄2 secs.
Eclipse
Flash
sec.
1 sees.
sec,
Eclipse 103 secs.
Elevation 32 feet.
Visibility-10 miles.
Power-1,500 candles.
Remarks The light will be unwatched.
(b) Fog Signal-
Description--A bell sounded by motion of the vessel.
(c) Vessel-
Description-The vessel has one mast carrying the lantern.
The hull is painted red and marked "CARPENTARIA" in black on
the sides.
Note-Further notice will be given when the vessel is established.
Charts affected-
Admiralty Chart No.
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Publications affected
477-Western approaches to Torres Straits. 2759b-Anstralia, Northern portion.
780-Pacific Ocean, south-west sheet.
Admiralty List of Lights and Time Signals, Part VI., 1924,
Australia Pilot, Vol. III, 1924, page 205.
Sailing Directions and other information for the Ports and Harbours of
Queensland, 1925, pages 28 and 61.
JOSHUA F. RAMSBOTHAM,
Director of Lighthouses.
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS,
By direction,
MELBOURNE, 23rd February, 1926.
R. MCK. OAKLEY,
Comptroller-General of Customs,
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