North Solitary Island Light

The North Solitary Island Light is a lighthouse located on North Solitary Island, off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1975 and is an active aid to navigation. The lighthouse is situated on the summit of the northern section of the island.

The physical features of the North Solitary Island Light include a cylindrical fiberglass tower with a balcony and no lantern, standing at a height of 13 feet. The tower is white in color and has a focal height of 190 feet. The light shows two white flashes every ten seconds and has a range of 9 nautical miles. The lighthouse is solar powered and fully automated.

The North Solitary Island Light is operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, while the site is managed by the New South Wales Maritime Parks Authority as part of the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Although the lighthouse has an interesting history, the exact details are not well-documented. However, it is known that the lighthouse has been in operation since 1975, providing a vital service to mariners in the area. The lighthouse is currently inaccessible to the public due to its remote location.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and no lantern tower. The tower is built of fiberglass. Its daymark is white tower. The light has a focal height of 57.9 metres. The light has a range of 9 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 10s. It is managed by Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

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