Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse

The Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse is situated on Wentworth Road in Sydney, Australia.

The Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse was constructed in 1909 as part of a series of lighthouses to aid navigation in the busy shipping lanes of Sydney Harbour.
The lighthouse played an important role in maritime safety for over seven decades before being decommissioned and replaced by automated aids to navigation.

Architecture

The Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse is a 10-storey tower with a distinctive cone-shaped top mark, standing at a height of 84 metres above sea level.

The lighthouse was designed with a white paint scheme and features a prominent red light that can be seen from a distance of up to 5 nautical miles.

Light Characteristics

The Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse emits a red light with a character code of "F", indicating a fixed aid to navigation.

The light is visible from a significant distance, making it an important reference point for mariners and pilots.

Current Status

The Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse has been decommissioned and is no longer in active use as a navigational aid.

However, the lighthouse remains standing and is occasionally used as a museum or educational facility.

Heritage Status

The Vaucluse Bay Rear Lighthouse was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 1999 for its historical significance as part of the Sydney Harbour navigation system.