Cape Fourcroy Lighthouse
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Cape Fourcroy
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Cape Don | Araru Point, Cobourg NT 0822, Australia | Cape Don |
Cape Fourcroy | Cape Fourcroy, Tiwi Islands NT 0822, Australia | Cape Fourcroy |
Charles Point | Charles Point Light House, Cox Peninsula NT 0822, Australia | Charles Point |
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | 1945 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Lat: 11° 47.8504' S Long: 130° 01.4597' E |
| Original Optic | |
| Current Optic | Chance Bros 400mm f.r. catadioptric drum (270° arc) |
| Demanned | Built as an unmanned light |
| Construction | White metal framework tower and white NAL-1 lantern. Size 3 GRP hut on ground. |
| Height | 15 m |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Range | Nom: 12 nm Geo: 16 nm |
| Character | Fl. W. (3) in 15 secs |
| Intensity | 5,200 cd |
| Light Source | 12V 35W C8 Halogen |
| Power Source | Solar Conversion 16/9/86 |
| Operator | AMSA |
| Notes | As at June 2015 |
NB: Information is historical data and is not for navigational purposes.
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Keepers
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Access
The tower is not open to the public.
Site Access
The lighthouse grounds are ophe town of Kiama.
Tours
No tours are available.
Accommodation
No lighthouse accommodation is available
Museum
Thes and is close to the tower.
Friends Group
There is no Friends Group
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