Escape Island Lighthouse
Escape Island Lighthouse has a focal height of 30 metres, a tower height of 24 metres and a range of 15 nautical miles. It was built in 1930.
- Focal height
- 30 metres
- Tower height
- 24 metres
- Range
- 15 nautical miles
- Built
- 1930
- First lit
- 1980
- Automated
- 1980
- Coordinates
- -30.3334, 114.9864
The Escape Island Lighthouse is located on the coast of Western Australia, specifically on Escape Island. It was constructed in 1930 and has a unique square truncated tower with a balcony, made of metal skeletal construction and a concrete foundation. The lighthouse stands at a height of 96 feet.
The lighthouse was initially powered by butane gas and had a brightness of 6000 candlepower, visible for 15 miles. It featured a group flashing white light, showing three flashes every fifteen seconds. In 1980, the lighthouse was automated, and in 1986, it was converted to solar power. Today, it consists of a solar-powered unmanned light on top of a steel tower.
The Escape Island Lighthouse is a heritage-listed site and holds a significant place in Western Australia's history. It has undergone changes over the years, from its initial construction to its automation and conversion to solar power. The lighthouse remains an important part of the region's maritime history and a notable landmark on the coast of Western Australia.
Light and tower
It has a square truncated tower with balcony tower. The tower is built of metal skeletal. The light has a focal height of 30 metres. The light has a range of 15 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1980. It was automated in 1980.
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Details
- Range Nm
- 15
- Foundation
- concrete
- Year Built
- 1930
- Description
- '''Escape Island Lighthouse''' is a heritage listed lighthouse which was constructed in the centre of Escape Island, on the coast of Western Australia in 1930.
- Tower Shape
- square truncated tower with balcony
- Image Caption
- Escape Island lighthouse seen from Jurien Bay
- Location Text
- Escape Island
- Focal Height M
- 30
- Tower Height M
- 24
- Year Automated
- 1980
- Year First Lit
- 1980
- Construction Material
- metal skeletal tower