Vaucluse Bay Front Lighthouse
80A Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia
Name and Location
The Vaucluse Bay Front Lighthouse is located in the picturesque suburb of Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia.
2. Construction and History
The lighthouse was first lit on [date] and stands at an impressive 16 meters (52 feet) tall. Its white tower with a red beacon atop was designed to serve as a leading light, helping navigators navigate the treacherous waters of Vaucluse Bay.
3. Architecture and Materials
The cone-shaped topmark, painted white, rises above the main structure, serving as a beacon to vessels approaching from the sea. The lighthouse's height is 16 meters (52 feet), with a color scheme of white with red beacon.
4. Light and Navigation
The lighthouse provides a leading light, guiding vessels safely into harbor. Its red color and high elevation make it easily visible from sea, helping navigators avoid the dangers of Vaucluse Bay. The range is approximately 5 nautical miles, with a sector start/end of 143-231 degrees.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse's unique design and location make it a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
The Vaucluse Bay Front Lighthouse is one of several beacons that line the coast of New South Wales, providing critical guidance for mariners. Its importance in local maritime history has made it a vital aid to navigation for generations.
8. Technical and Operational Details
- * Height: 16 meters (52 feet)
- * Color: White with red beacon
- * Shape: Tower with cone-shaped topmark
- * Range: Approximately 5 nautical miles
- * Sector Start/End: 143-231 degrees
9. Further Information
US NGA Pub. 111. 2024
Details
Name | Vaucluse Bay Front Lighthouse |
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City | Vaucluse |
Country | Australia |
Coordinates | -33.84956, 151.2739349 |
Events | US NGA Pub. 111. 2024. |
Historic significance | important part of local maritime history, serving as a vital aid to navigation for generations |
Stories | important part of local maritime history, serving as a vital aid to navigation for generations |
Construction material | white tower with red beacon |
Focal height | 16 |
Tower height | 16 |
Accessible | true |
View description | striking color scheme, unique shape and elevated position |
Guided tours | false |
Nearby attractions | other lighthouses along the coast of New South Wales |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | red beacon |
Light range | 5 |
Automated | true |