Cape Barren Island Lighthouse
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Name and Location
The Cape Barren Island Lighthouse is located at 4RFCHF7G+6X, Cape Barren Island, Flinders Council, Tasmania, Australia, with coordinates -40.4368772° S, 148.4774969° E.
Construction and History
Unfortunately, the construction year and era of this lighthouse are not available.
Architecture and Materials
No information is available on the architectural style or construction materials used in building the Cape Barren Island Lighthouse.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a white light with a flash period of 15 seconds every three minutes, visible for 10 nautical miles (18.5 km). Its characteristic is Fl (3) W 15s.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors are not permitted to enter the lighthouse. Automation status: The lighthouse operates automatically.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape features rugged coastline and scenic views of the Tasman Sea. From its vantage point, the lighthouse stands on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by the sea to the north, west, and south, with Cape Barren Island to the east.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No notable stories or anecdotes are available about this lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse's height and focal height are not available. Nautical chart references: K 3601.6 (US NGA Pub. 111, 2010-09-02). No AIS or radar installation is available.
Further Information
Nearby attractions include Cape Barren Island, the Tasman Sea coast, and surrounding wilderness areas. For further reading, refer to US NGA Pub. 111 (2010-09-02).
Details
Name | Cape Barren Island Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Australia |
Coordinates | -40.4368772, 148.4774969 |
Accessible | false |
Landscape type | rocky coast |
View description | rugged coastline and scenic views of the Tasman Sea |
Nearby attractions | Cape Barren Island, Tasman Sea coast, surrounding wilderness areas |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | Fl (3) W 15s |
Light range | 18.5 |
Automated | true |