Cape Jaffa Lighthouse

The Cape Jaffa Lighthouse is located in Kingston SE, South Australia, and was originally situated on Margaret Brock Reef near Cape Jaffa on the southeast coast of South Australia. The lighthouse was built in 1872 and took three years to complete, with its components made by Chance Brothers in England and reconstructed at Cape Jaffa. The structure was designed by George Wells and was held secure by being screwed into the ocean rocks.

The lighthouse is 41 meters high and was designed to suit the local conditions, with eight rooms to accommodate two lighthouse keepers and their families. The lighthouse used a Chance Brothers lantern that could be seen for a distance of up to 40 kilometers. The lighthouse was built to prevent shipwrecks, such as the SS Admella, which was cited as the reason for commissioning the lighthouse.

The Cape Jaffa Lighthouse was decommissioned in the 1970s and its tower was relocated to Kingston SE, where it is now operated as a museum by the National Trust of South Australia. The platform that supported the tower is still in place at Margaret Brock Reef. The lighthouse has an interesting history, and its relocation has allowed it to be preserved for future generations. The lighthouse is now a significant landmark and tourist attraction in the area.

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