Cape Martin Lighthouse
The light from the Cape Martin Lighthouse was originally located in the Penguin Island Lighthouse tower now lying abandoned several kilometres to the South.
History
Established in 1960 the lighthouse replaced the nearby Penguin Island Lighthouse. The light from Penguin Island was reused in the new structure.
The apparatus was converted to electricity in 1974.
Only being 4.5 metres high the new light was found to be inadequate due to the build up of nearby sand dunes that obscured the light. In 1980, the tower was raised to its current height of 12 metres using precast concrete slabs.
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Cape Jaffa Platform | Australia | Cape Jaffa |
Cape Jaffa (Kingston) | 33 Marine Parade, Kingston SE SA 5275, Australia | Cape Jaffa |
Robe Obelisk | Obelisk Rd, Robe SA 5276, Australia | Robe Obelisk |
Robe | 6 Adam Lindsay Gordon Dr, Robe SA 5276, Australia | Robe |
Cape Martin | Foster St, Beachport SA 5280, Australia | Cape Martin |
Penguin Island | Scenic Dr, Beachport SA 5280, Australia | Penguin Island |
Cape Banks | Carpenter Rocks SA 5291, Australia | Cape Banks |
Keepers
We need your help in compiling a list of keepers for this lighthouse. If you have any information then send it to keeper@lighthouses.org.au.
Please include this lighthouse’s name, the keepers full name and what years they were keepers. Also include the same information for any other lights they were on.
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | 1960 |
| Architect | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Lat: 37° 29.3830' S Long: 140° 00.7530' E |
| Original Optic | |
| Current Optic | Chance Bros 400mm focal radius drum lens Optic Upgrade May 2008 |
| Automated | |
| Demanned | |
| Construction | Concrete square tower and Chance Bros 7' 1" dia lantern |
| Height | 15 m 12 metres to base of lantern |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Range | Nom: 16 nm Geo: 14 nm |
| Character | Fl. W. (4) in 20 s |
| Intensity | 21723 cd |
| Light Source | Sealite SL324 LED array |
| Power Source | Mains power with battery back up |
| Operator | AMSA |
| Notes | As at Nov 2015 |
NB: Information is historical data and is not for navigational purposes.
Access
The lighthouse grounds are open all year round. The tower is not open to the public.
Tours
No tours are available.