KingPointLighthouse
XW79+X8 Port Albany WA, Australia
Name and Location
King Point Lighthouse is located in Port Albany, Western Australia. Its coordinates are -35.0350392° S, 117.9182581° E, overlooking the Port Albany coastline.
Construction and History
The exact year of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the early 20th century when maritime trade was booming in Western Australia.
Architecture and Materials
No information available.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse stands at a height of 42 meters (138 feet) with a focal height of 42 meters. The light characteristic is Fl (3) W, indicating a flashing white light every 15 seconds. The light range is approximately 9 nautical miles (17 kilometers). For navigation purposes, mariners can consult nautical charts AUS 8143-1 and AUS 8144-1.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can reach King Point Lighthouse by taking the scenic drive along the Port Albany coastline. The lighthouse's operation status is unknown.
Notable Views and Landscape
The view from King Point Lighthouse offers breathtaking vistas of the Southern Ocean and the surrounding coastal landscape. The area is known for its unique geological formations, including the Albany Granite.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore available.
Technical and Operational Details
No information available.
Further Information
For further reading on lighthouses in Western Australia, please consult the Australian Maritime Museum and the Western Australian Heritage Council.
Details
Name | KingPointLighthouse |
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Country | Australia |
Coordinates | -35.0350392, 117.9182581 |
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Construction material | |
Focal height | 42meters |
Tower height | 42meters |
Landscape type | uniquegeologicalformations,includingtheAlbanyGranite |
View description | breathtakingvistasoftheSouthernOceanandthesurroundingcoastallandscape |
Facilities | |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W |
Light range | approximately9nauticalmiles(17kilometers) |