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Lighthouset in South Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cape Jervis Lighthouse is a lighthouse located at the headland of Cape Jervis on the most westerly part of the Fleurieu Peninsula on the east coast of Gulf St Vincent in South Australia.
Location | Cape Jervis Fleurieu Peninsula South Australia Australia |
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Coordinates | 35°36′13.2″S 138°5′40.1″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1871 (first)[1] |
Construction | concrete tower [1] |
Height | 18 metres (59 ft)[1] |
Shape | inverted-pyramidal (wider at the top than the bottom) tower with balcony and lantern[1] |
Markings | white tower |
Operator | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
Light | |
First lit | 1972 (current) |
Focal height | 23 metres (75 ft)[1] |
Characteristic | Fl (4) W 20s.[1] |
It was first lit on 10 August 1871. In 1972, the original tower was replaced by a new tower.[1][2][3][4]
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