Managing Organization:
Australian Department of Defense/Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Notes:
This light replaced one at Cape St. George. The 1899 lighthouse and dwelling here still stand and are owned by the Australian Department of Defense.
Tower Height: 62
Height of Focal Plane: 311
Characteristic and Range: White flash every 10 seconds.
Description of Tower: Square skeletal tower.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1899: White, concrete tower attached to one-story concrete keeper's house.
Date Established: 1899
Date Present Tower Built: 1993
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Keepers: William Parker, William Simpson, Arthur Bailey, John Hampson (?-1993)
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