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 s.
- Construction Material
- brick tower