Marino Rocks (Hallett Cove) Lighthouse
Marino Rocks Lighthouse was established in 1962 to replace the Wonga Shoal beacon that was erected on the ruins of the old structure, knocked down by the sailing ship Dimsdale on November 17 1962.
Marino RocksImage: Garry Searle
Marino RocksImage: Garry Searle
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Marino Rocks | Marino Rocks Lighthouse, 40 Bundarra Rd, Marino SA 5049, Australia | Marino Rocks |
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 |
Wonga Shoal | Wonga Shoal, South Australia, Australia | Go to Wonga Shoal |
Keepers
This lighthouse was never manned.
Access
The lighthouse grounds are open all year round. The tower is not open to the public.
Tours
No tours are available.
Associated Lighthouse
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | 19/9/1962 |
| Architect | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Latitude: 35° 03.2240' S Longitude: 138° 30.7040' E |
| Original Optic | |
| Current Optic | VRB-25 Inside Lantern Room |
| Automated | |
| Demanned | Built as an unmanned light |
| Construction | White square concrete tower and lantern |
| Height | 15 m, 12 metres high to balcony |
| Elevation | 128 m |
| Range | Nominal: 20 nm Geographical: 28 nm |
| Character | Fl. W. 10 sec |
| Intensity | 133,938cd |
| Light Source | 12V, 100W C8 Halogen |
| Power Source | 240V AC |
| Operator | AMSA |
| Notes | As at Jan 2013 |
NB: Information is historical data and is not for navigational purposes.