Cape Spencer Lighthouse
A 1950s beacon was upgraded in the 1970s, and was replaced with the current concrete structure and lantern.
History
A automatic beacon was established on this point in 1950. The beacon resembled a metal box with a river-style light on top.
A major upgrade was undertaken during the 1970s and the current concrete structure and lantern was erected.
The new tower was also seen as the replacement for the lighthouse on nearby Althorpe Island.
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Althorpe Island (Lead) | Pondalowie Bay Rd, Inneston SA 5577, Australia | Go to Althorpe Island |
Althorpe Island | Pondalowie Bay Rd, Inneston SA 5577, Australia | Go to Althorpe Island |
Wardang Island | Unnamed Road, South Australia 5573, Australia | Go to Wardang Island |
West Cape | Cape Spencer Rd, Inneston SA 5577, Australia | Go to West Cape |
Cape Spencer | Cape Spencer Rd, Inneston SA 5577, Australia | Go to Cape Spencer |
Corny Point | 368 Lighthouse Rd, Corny Point SA 5575, Australia | Go to Corny Point |
Troubridge Hill | 90 Clan Ranald Rd, Honiton SA 5576, Australia | Go to Troubridge Hill |
Troubridge Shoal | 93 Sultana Point Rd, Sultana Point SA 5583, Australia | Go to Troubridge Shoal |
Port Adelaide | 2A McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia | Go to Port Adelaide |
Port Adelaide (Heritage) | Unit 6/26-28 S Australia One Dr, North Haven SA 5018, Australia | Go to Port Adelaide |
Marino Rocks | Marino Rocks Lighthouse, 40 Bundarra Rd, Marino SA 5049, Australia | Marino Rocks |
Wonga Shoal | Wonga Shoal, South Australia, Australia | Go to Wonga Shoal |
Cape Jervis | Wonga Shoal, South Australia, Australia | Go to Cape Jervis |
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
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| Automated | |
| Demanned | |
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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.