Breaksea Island Lighthouse
 Breaksea Island Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Breaksea Island Western Australia |
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| Coordinates | 35°03′48″S 118°03′16″E / 35.06329°S 118.05447°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1858 (first) |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Height | 15.5 metres (51 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-story keeper’s house |
| Markings | unpainted grey stone tower and white lantern |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Australian Maritime Safety Authority [1] |
| Heritage | State Registered Place |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1901 (current) |
| Focal height | 119 metres (390 ft) |
| Light source | solar power |
| Range | 13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi) |
| Characteristic | FI (2) W 6s |
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. Retrieved 20 September 2007.
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