Satellite and aerial maps of Tuskar Rock with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosslare , Leinster | 10.4 | 294 | |
| ILAS Field , Leinster | 34.0 | 288 | EIIF |
| Morriscastle Airstrip , Leinster | 35.1 | 353 | |
 Hook Head , Leinster | 50.0 | 260 | |
 University Hospital Waterford , Munster | 59.7 | 275 | UHW |
| Waterford , Munster | 60.0 | 268 | EIWF |
Tuskar Rock |
1975 to present | ||
| 52° 12' 10.07'' N 6° 12' 27.72'' W | ||
| c 6nm SE of Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare, Wexford, Leinster |
A Light has stood on Tuskar Rock since Jun 1815. After many improvements and repairs, it was the first offshore Irish Light to be electrified in Jul 1938.
A helipad had been constructed by 1972 but the first landing didnt occur until Jan 1975.
A helipad had been constructed by 1972 but the first landing didnt occur until Jan 1975.
List of units at Tuskar Rock |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1975- | Lighthouse Operations | |
Operations at Tuskar Rock |
| Dates | Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| 22-oct-61 | 22-oct-61 | Rescue from mv Halronell |
List of aircraft and events at Tuskar Rock |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-oct-22 | mv Halronell | RN | HR.3 | WN500 |
