Ballacash Bank

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The Ballacash Bank is a sand bank Northeast of the Point of Ayre, Isle of Man.

The currents around the Point of Ayre have, over the millennia formed a series banks stretching out to the east which, it is advised, should be avoided especially in heavy weather when the seas break over them. The Ballacash Bank extends for approximately 3 mi (2.6 nmi; 4.8 km) east-south-east from a position 3.7 mi (3.2 nmi; 6.0 km) northeast of the Point of Ayre. It is steep on both sides and has a least depth of 2.3 m (7.5 ft).

The bank is denoted on maritime charts and marked with the West Cardinal Buoy at position 54°25.59′N4°13.59′W / 54.42650°N 4.22650°W / 54.42650; -4.22650 . [1] [2] [ better source needed ] The buoy is yellow in colour with a black horizontal band. It is fitted with a light which operates a quick group flash of nine every 10 seconds. [1]

Other notable sandbars and banks in the area are the Bahama Bank, the King William Banks, the Strunakill Bank and the Whitestone Bank.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Northern Lighthouse Board - Isle of Man BALLACASH BANK". Nlb.org.uk. Archived from the original on 28 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  2. "Ballacash Bank". Lightkeepersjourney.com. Retrieved 27 October 2018.

Coordinates: 54°25′59.00″N4°13′59.00″W / 54.4330556°N 4.2330556°W / 54.4330556; -4.2330556