Barrenjoey Head Lighthouse
Barrenjoey Head Lighthouse has a focal height of 113 metres, a tower height of 20 metres and a range of 12 nautical miles. It was built in 1881.
- Focal height
- 113 metres
- Tower height
- 20 metres
- Range
- 12 nautical miles
- Built
- 1881
- Automated
- 1932
- Coordinates
- -33.5801, 151.3298
The Barrenjoey Head Lighthouse is located in Australia, specifically at Palm Beach. It can be found at the coordinates -33.580100, 151.329800. This lighthouse is situated in a notable location, providing a point of reference for navigation.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The light has a focal height of 113 metres. The light has a range of 12 nautical miles. It carries a 2nd order [[Chance Brothers]] [[Fresnel lens]] lens. It was automated in 1932.
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Details
- Range Nm
- 12
- Lens Type
- 2nd order [[Chance Brothers]] [[Fresnel lens]]
- Year Built
- 1881
- Description
- The '''Barrenjoey Head Lighthouse''' is a heritage-listed lighthouse at Barrenjoey Headland in the Sydney suburb of Palm Beach, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by James Barnet, the New South Wales Colonial Architect and built by Isaac Banks. It is also known as '''Barrenjoey Head Lightstation'''. The property is owned by Office of Environment and Heritage, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. The lightstation was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
- Tower Shape
- Cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Location Text
- Palm Beach
- Focal Height M
- 113
- Tower Height M
- 20
- Year Automated
- 1932