 | 1 |  | Colin Dunn |  | 2005 |
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Cromarty Harbour 1 - dazzling floodlights
This photograph was taken late Spring 2005, prior to the siting of additional asymmetric floodlights to the East side of the harbour in order to protect the boat storage compound from vandals (they didn't. It was broken into within 2 weeks of the lights being fitted). The floodlights shown here are not asymmetric fittings, unfortunately, and are tilted at up to 70 degrees in a vain attempt to project light further. The tilt fails to achieve this, but does succeed in maximising glare and dazzle across the harbour. A polite letter has been sent to the Cromarty Harbour Trust requesting replacement with correctly mounted asymmetric fittings, or at least adjustment to the existing fittings to reduce glare. It is probable that the glare created by these, and the nearby incorrectly tilted asymmetric floodlights (70 degrees instead of max 15 degrees), are creating a safety hazard, as berthing yachts and fishing craft are dazzled. There may be insurance ramifications involved.
Picture Added on 08 April 2005.
