Penguin Island Lighthouse
- First lit
- 1878
- Automated
- 1918
- Light characteristic
- FI (4) W 12s.
- Coordinates
- -37.498, 140.01372
The Penguin Island Lighthouse is located in Australia, specifically on Penguin Island in South Australia. It can be found at coordinates -37.498000, 140.013722. The lighthouse is part of Australia's network of lighthouses.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower, lantern removed tower. The tower is built of stone. Its light characteristic is FI (4) W 12s. It was first lit in 1878. It was automated in 1918. It is managed by [[Australian Maritime Safety Authority]].
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- Name
- Penguin Island Lighthouse
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower, lantern removed
- Light Source
- acetylene
- Image Caption
- Penguin Island including abandoned lighthouse tower as viewed from Cape Martin, South Australia
- Location Text
- [[Penguin Island, South Australia|Penguin Island]]<br />[[South Australia]]<br />{{flagicon|Australia}} [[Australia]]
- Managing Agent
- [[Australian Maritime Safety Authority]]
- Year Automated
- 1918
- Year First Lit
- 1878
- Year Deactivated
- 1960
- Intensity Candelas
- 30,000 cd
- Light Characteristic
- FI (4) W 12s.
- Construction Material
- stone tower