Nelson Head Light
Nelson Head Light was built in 1872.
- Built
- 1872
- First lit
- 1876
- Automated
- 1984
- Coordinates
- -32.7104, 152.1614
The Nelson Head Light is a lighthouse located in Nelson Bay, Australia. It was built in 1872 and can be found at the coordinates -32.710400, 152.161400. This lighthouse is one of the notable structures in the area.
Light and tower
It has an one-story building and no tower. It was first lit in 1876. It was automated in 1984.
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- Year Built
- 1872
- Description
- '''Nelson Head Light''', also known as '''Nelson Head Inner Light''', is an inactive, unusual lighthouse on Nelson Head, a headland northeast of the town of Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia, near Halifax Park, on the southern shore of Port Stephens. The light guided ships into the port. Unlike other lighthouses, the Nelson Head Light has no tower, but was shown through the window of the lantern room, and later mounted outside.
- Tower Shape
- one-story building and no tower
- Location Text
- Nelson Bay
- Year Automated
- 1984
- Year First Lit
- 1876