East Island Lighthouse (Western Australia)
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| Location | Lacepede Islands, Western Australia |
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| Coordinates | 16°54′07.8″S 122°11′52.2″E / 16.902167°S 122.197833°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1984 |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | metal skeletal tower |
| Automated | 1984 |
| Height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
| Shape | square pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 33 metres (108 ft) |
| Light source | solar power |
| Characteristic | FI (2) W 10s. |
East Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse[1] on East Island in the Lacepede Islands off the north west coast of Western Australia.
First commissioned in 1984, it is a 23-metre (75 ft) high lattice metal tower, with the light's focal plane positioned at 33 metres (108 ft) above sea level. The light characteristic is two flashes every ten seconds.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "East Island Lighthouse". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Australia: Western Australia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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