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local notice to mariners-chart correction

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Date: May 27, 2009
Contact: Andrew S. Muñoz, 702-293-8691

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2009

Release No.: 2009-20

Contact: Andrew S. Muñoz, 702-293-8691

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS - CHART CORRECTION

LAS VEGAS - The National Park Service has deactivated the

South Boulder Island Light 2 in the Boulder Basin of Lake

Mead and replaced it with a lighted buoy. This conical

shaped red buoy will show a red light and display a four

second flash sequence. The light is on for 4.0 seconds

then off for 3.6 seconds after which the sequence is

repeated.

NOAA Chart Number: 18687

Edition: 13th Ed.

Edition Date: Nov. 2002

Chart Title: Lake Mead

Main Panel 1873 LAKE MEAD Page/Side: A

DELETE South Boulder Island Light 2; Fl R 4s "2"

in position: 36-02-05.000N 114-45-38.000W

ADD South Boulder Island Buoy 2; R"2" Fl R 4s

in position: 36-02-07.000N 114-45-08.000W

- NPS -

Scenic view over looking Lake Mohave  

Did You Know?
With more than 700 miles of shoreline, Lake Mead offers countless opportunities for exploration. One can return to Lake Mead National Recreation Area again and again to a favorite cove or hideaway in which to enjoy the special solitude, where water and desert contrast and complement each other.

Last Updated: May 27, 2009 at 12:50 EST