Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse
Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse was built in 1859.
- Built
- 1859
- First lit
- 1859
- Automated
- 1993
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 7.5s
- Coordinates
- -39.12961, 146.42425
The Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is located in Victoria, Australia, and was built in 1859. It can be found at the coordinates -39.129611, 146.424250, on Wilsons Promontory. This lighthouse has been a part of the Australian landscape for over 150 years.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of granite. Its daymark is unpainted grey tower, white balcony and lantern. Its light characteristic is Fl W 7.5s. It was first lit in 1859. It was automated in 1993. It is managed by Parks Victoria.
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Details
- Marking
- unpainted grey tower, white balcony and lantern
- Year Built
- 1859
- Description
- '''Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse''' is situated on South East Point, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia. From its point on the peninsula, it commands almost 360° views of Bass Strait. The Wilson's Promontory lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse on mainland Australia, and is approximately from the nearest town, Tidal River. Dormitory-style accommodation is available in the lighthouse.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse
- Location Text
- [[Wilsons Promontory]]<br>[[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]<br> [[Australia]]
- Managing Agent
- Parks Victoria
- Year Automated
- 1993
- Year First Lit
- 1859
- Intensity Candelas
- 51,000 [[Candela|cd]]
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 7.5s
- Construction Material
- granite tower