Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Smoky Cape Lighthouse has a focal height of 128 metres. It was built in 1891.
- Focal height
- 128 metres
- Built
- 1891
- Automated
- 1988
- Light characteristic
- Fl (3) W 20s.
- Coordinates
- -30.923, 153.0877
The Smoky Cape Lighthouse is located in Australia at Smoky Cape. It was built in 1891 and can be found at coordinates -30.923000, 153.087700. This lighthouse has been a part of the Australian landscape for over a century.
Light and tower
It has an octagonal tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-story building tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white tower and building. The light has a focal height of 128 metres. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) W 20s. It carries a First order [[Fresnel lens]] lens. It was automated in 1988. It is managed by Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
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Details
- Name
- Smoky Cape Lighthouse
- Marking
- white tower and building
- Lens Type
- First order [[Fresnel lens]]
- Year Built
- 1891
- Description
- '''Smoky Cape Lighthouse''' is a heritage-listed active lighthouse located on Smoky Cape, a headland in Arakoon east of the town of South West Rocks, Kempsey Shire, New South Wales, Australia, and within the Hat Head National Park. It directs boats towards the entrance to the Macleay River, which is located just to the north of the lighthouse.
- Tower Shape
- octagonal tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-story building
- Image Caption
- Smoky Cape Lighthouse, near South West Rocks
- Location Text
- Smoky Cape
- Focal Height M
- 128
- Managing Agent
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority
- Year Automated
- 1988
- Intensity Candelas
- 1,000,000 [[Candela|cd]]
- Light Characteristic
- Fl (3) W 20s.
- Construction Material
- concrete tower