Managing Organization: Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Website: http://www.amsa.gov.au
Notes: The lantern and lens of the 1857 lighthouse built here were sent to Cape Banks, where they remain in use on the lighthouse there. Tower Height: 56 Height of Focal Plane: 148 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds, visible for 23 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White conical tower with central red horizontal band.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1857 Date Present Tower Built: 1882 Date Automated: 1977 Optics: First order Fresnel lens. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only.
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