Breaksea Island (Western Australia) Lighthouse
 Breaksea Island Lighthouse | |
  Western Australia | |
| Location |
Breaksea Island Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35°03′51.4″S 118°03′25.6″E / 35.064278°S 118.057111°ECoordinates: 35°03′51.4″S 118°03′25.6″E / 35.064278°S 118.057111°E |
| Year first constructed | 1858 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1901 (current) |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-story keeper’s house |
| Markings / pattern | unpainted grey stone tower, white lantern |
| Height | 15.5 metres (51 ft) |
| Focal height | 119 metres (390 ft) |
| Light source | solar power |
| Characteristic | FI (2) W 6s. |
| Admiralty number | K1800 |
| NGA number | 8832 |
| ARLHS number | AUS-012 |
| Managing agent | Australian Maritime Safety Authority [1] |
Breaksea Island Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located at Breaksea Island in King George Sound 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Albany .
The first lighthouse was built in 1858 by English convicts using pre-made cast iron sheeting rising it at the centre of an octagonal stone keeper’s cottage; [2] in 1889 two keeper’s cottage were built. This lighthouse was replaced in 1901 by a cylindrical granite tower built on the rear still active and in good condition.
See also
References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Australia: Western Australia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Aust. guide - Breaksea Island Albany". 2002. Archived from the original on 13 September 2007. Retrieved 20 September 2007.
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