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LowHeadLighthouse

180 Low Head Rd, Low Head TAS 7253, Australia

Name and Location

The Low Head Lighthouse is located on Low Head Road in Low Head, Tasmania, Australia.

Construction and History

The exact date of its construction is unclear, but it is believed to have been built during the 1800s. The lighthouse has been guiding mariners for over a century.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height with a focal height. Its architecture is characterized by a robust tower and a distinctive lantern room. The structure is constructed from local materials, including unknown.

Light and Navigation

The Low Head Lighthouse features a unknown light system, which emits a beam of light that can be seen up to unknown. The light's range and characteristics are designed to provide navigational guidance to ships traveling through the treacherous waters off Tasmania's coastline.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Low Head Lighthouse by following unknown. The site offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Bass Strait. For those interested in exploring more of Tasmania's rich maritime history, guided tours are available upon request.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Low Head Lighthouse has played a significant role in local folklore and maritime history. According to unknown, the lighthouse was built to guide ships safely through treacherous waters and prevent shipwrecks. Today, visitors can still see the remnants of these wrecked vessels scattered along the coastline.

Anecdotes and Folklore

According to unknown, the Low Head Lighthouse was built to guide ships safely through treacherous waters and prevent shipwrecks. The lighthouse has played a significant role in local folklore and maritime history, serving as an important aid to navigation for generations of mariners.

Technical and Operational Details

Originally a manual operation lighthouse, Low Head was automated in unknown. Today, the lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation, with its beacon still shining brightly for mariners. Although its primary function is as a navigational aid, the lighthouse also serves as a popular tourist destination.

Further Information

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Please visit the Wikipedia page for the Low Head Lighthouse at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Head_Lighthouse

The Low Head Lighthouse is managed by unknown. For more information on visiting or maintaining the lighthouse, please contact them directly.

Details

NameLowHeadLighthouse
City
CountryAustralia
Coordinates-41.0799513, 146.8078416
Year of construction1800s
Architectural stylerobusttowerandadistinctivelanternroom
Construction materiallocalmaterials
Focal height[insertfocalheight]
Tower height[insertheight]
Light characteristic[insertlightcharacteristic]
Light range[insertdistance]