Breaksea Island (Western Australia) Lighthouse

Breaksea Island Lighthouse

Breaksea Island Lighthouse
Western Australia
Location Breaksea Island
Western Australia
Coordinates 35°03′51.4″S 118°03′25.6″E / 35.064278°S 118.057111°E / -35.064278; 118.057111Coordinates: 35°03′51.4″S 118°03′25.6″E / 35.064278°S 118.057111°E / -35.064278; 118.057111
Year first constructed 1858 (first)
Year first lit 1901 (current)
Construction stone tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-story keeper’s house
Markings / pattern unpainted grey stone tower, white lantern
Height 15.5 metres (51 ft)
Focal height 119 metres (390 ft)
Light source solar power
Characteristic FI (2) W 6s.
Admiralty number K1800
NGA number 8832
ARLHS number AUS-012
Managing agent Australian Maritime Safety Authority [1]


Breaksea Island Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located at Breaksea Island in King George Sound 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Albany .

The first lighthouse was built in 1858 by English convicts using pre-made cast iron sheeting rising it at the centre of an octagonal stone keeper’s cottage; [2] in 1889 two keeper’s cottage were built. This lighthouse was replaced in 1901 by a cylindrical granite tower built on the rear still active and in good condition.


See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Australia: Western Australia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  2. "Aust. guide - Breaksea Island Albany". 2002. Archived from the original on 13 September 2007. Retrieved 20 September 2007.


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