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Environment and ScienceYou are in: BBC Newsline > Environment and Science > Lightship  LightshipA bit of maritime history came to an end today, for more than two centuries a dozen lightships have warned of hidden dangers around the coast of Ireland They are basically floating light houses anchored out at sea. Today off the County Down coast, near Portavogie, the very last Irish lightship, anchored off the South Rock, was decommissioned. It's being replaced by an automated navigation buoy. Our environment correspondent Mike McKimm was on board to see the last moments of this working ship. Help playing audio/video To see an extended interview with John Kidney, the Commisioner of Irish Lights, click on the link below. Help playing audio/video last updated: 26/02/2009 at 18:34 You are in: BBC Newsline > Environment and Science > Lightship
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