Troubridge Hill Lighthouse

Troubridge Hill Lighthouse was built in 1980.

Built
1980
First lit
1980
Automated
1980
Light characteristic
Fl (2) W 15 s.
Coordinates
-35.16608, 137.64064

Troubridge Hill Lighthouse is a notable lighthouse located on Troubridge Hill in Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. It was built in 1980 as part of a project to upgrade the navigation system in the area. The lighthouse stands at a height of 32 meters and has a focal height of 62 meters, making it an easily visible aid to navigation for ships and boats.

The lighthouse is constructed from unpainted red brick, which was chosen for its design benefits, including wind and earthquake loading. The innovative use of brickwork in the tower won its builders an award from the South Australian Clay Brick Association. The lighthouse is equipped with a Fl (2) W 15 seconds light characteristic and is managed by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Troubridge Hill Lighthouse is situated about 13.5 kilometers south-west of Edithburgh and 3.7 kilometers west of Troubridge Point. Its unique design and location make it a significant aid to navigation in the region. The lighthouse has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of mariners and has been an important part of the local maritime history.

Light and tower

It has a conical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of brick. Its daymark is unpainted red brick tower and white lantern. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 15 s. It was first lit in 1980. It was automated in 1980. It is managed by Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Details

Marking
unpainted red brick tower and white lantern
Year Built
1980
Description
'''Troubridge Hill Lighthouse''' is a lighthouse located on Troubridge Hill on the south coast of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia about south west of Edithburgh and about west of Troubridge Point.
Tower Shape
conical tower with balcony and lantern
Location Text
[[Troubridge Hill]]<br />[[Yorke Peninsula]]<br />[[South Australia]]<br /> [[Australia]]
Managing Agent
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Year Automated
1980
Year First Lit
1980
Light Characteristic
Fl (2) W 15&nbsp;s.
Construction Material
brick tower