Eclipse Island Lighthouse

Eclipse Island Lighthouse has a focal height of 119 metres, a tower height of 14 metres and a range of 15 nautical miles. It was built in 1926.

Focal height
119 metres
Tower height
14 metres
Range
15 nautical miles
Built
1926
Automated
1976
Light characteristic
FI (3) W 12s.
Coordinates
-35.18067, 117.88808
Eclipse Island Lighthouse

The Eclipse Island Lighthouse is located on Eclipse Island off the south coast of Western Australia, near Albany. It was built in 1926 as a cylindrical tower made of concrete, initially serving as a staffed light powered by kerosene and a Fresnel lens. In 1976, the lantern was removed, and the light is now emitted from atop a mast on the lighthouse's concrete trunk. The lighthouse has a characteristic of three flashes every twelve seconds from a focal plane at 117 meters above sea level, with a range of 15 nautical miles.

The lighthouse is an active aid to navigation, managed by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. It has been listed on the State Register of Heritage Places since 2002, recognizing its historical significance. The lighthouse precinct includes three family quarters, outbuildings, concrete tanks, an electric generator shed, a helipad, and other structures built during the interwar period.

Today, the Eclipse Island Lighthouse remains an important part of Western Australia's maritime history, serving as a vital aid to navigation for ships and boats in the region. Its unique structure and historical significance make it a notable landmark on the south coast of Western Australia.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with lantern removed in 1976 tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is unpainted tower, with beacon installed in 1976. The light has a focal height of 119 metres. The light has a range of 15 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is FI (3) W 12s. It was automated in 1976. It is managed by Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Details

Name
Eclipse Island Lighthouse
Marking
unpainted tower, with beacon installed in 1976
Range Nm
15
Year Built
1926
Description
'''Eclipse Island Lighthouse''' is an active lighthouse in Eclipse Island off the south coast of Western Australia
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with lantern removed in 1976
Image Caption
Eclipse Island Lighthouse in April 2022
Location Text
[[Eclipse Island (Western Australia)|Eclipse Island]]<br/> [[Albany, Western Australia]]<br/>[[Western Australia]]
Focal Height M
119
Managing Agent
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Tower Height M
14
Year Automated
1976
Intensity Candelas
17,000 [[candela|cd]]
Light Characteristic
FI (3) W 12s.
Construction Material
concrete tower