Cape Wessel Lighthouse
The light .
History
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Cape Don | Araru Point, Cobourg NT 0822, Australia | Cape Don |
Cape Wessel | East Arnhem NT 0822, Australia | Cape Wessel |
Booby Island | Booby Island, Queensland 4874, Australia | Booby Island |
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | 18/5/1966 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Lat: 11° 00.2809' S Long: 136° 45.5733' E |
| Original Optic | |
| Current Optic | VRB-25 |
| Demanned | Built as an unmanned light |
| Construction | Stainless steel lattice tower and size 3 GRP hut |
| Height | 30 m |
| Elevation | 54 m |
| Range | Nominal: 17 nm Geographical: 19 nm |
| Character | Fl. W. 5 secs |
| Intensity | 39,381 cd |
| Light Source | 12V 35W C8 Halogen |
| Power Source | Solar Conversion 30/06/83 |
| Operator | AMSA |
| Notes |
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 groundown of Kiama.
Tours
No tours are available.
Accommodation
No lighthouse accommodation is available
Museum
Thages and is close to the tower.
Friends Group
There is no Friends Group
Associated Lighthouse
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Links
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Sources
- Dirk