Robertson Point Light
Robertson Point Light has a focal height of 7.6 metres, a tower height of 7.9 metres and a range of 5 nautical miles. It was built in 1910.
- Focal height
- 7.6 metres
- Tower height
- 7.9 metres
- Range
- 5 nautical miles
- Built
- 1910
- Light characteristic
- Oc G 3s.
- Coordinates
- -33.8487, 151.233
Robertson Point Light, also known as Cremorne Point Light, is an active lighthouse located in Cremorne Point, a suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1910 and is mounted on a rock, connected to the shore by a footbridge. The lighthouse features a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, and it stands at a height of 26 feet.
The lighthouse is still in operation, with a green occulting light that has a cycle of three seconds. It has a range of 5 nautical miles and is operated by the Sydney Ports Corporation, while the site is managed by the North Sydney Municipal Council. The site is open to the public, although the tower itself is closed. Visitors can access the site via a footbridge and parking is available at the end of Milson Road in Cremorne Point.
The Robertson Point Light has an interesting history, being the sibling of Bradleys Head Light, another lighthouse in the area. The light characteristic of the Robertson Point Light is similar to that of Bradleys Head Light, with a green occulting light that has a cycle of three seconds. The lighthouse is an important part of the Cremorne Point Reserve and is a notable landmark in the area.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 7.6 metres. The light has a range of 5 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Oc G 3s. It is managed by Port Authority of New South Wales.
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Details
- Name
- Robertson Point Light
- Marking
- white tower and lantern
- Range Nm
- 5
- Foundation
- rock
- Year Built
- 1910
- Description
- The lighthouse is mounted on a rock and connected to shore by a footbridge.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- Robertson Point Light
- Location Text
- Cremorne Point
- Focal Height M
- 7.6
- Managing Agent
- Port Authority of New South Wales
- Tower Height M
- 7.9
- Light Characteristic
- Oc G 3s.