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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

NameVaucluse Bay Front Lighthouse
CityVaucluse
CountryAustralia
Coordinates-33.84956, 151.2739349
EventsUS NGA Pub. 111. 2024.
Historic significanceimportant part of local maritime history, serving as a vital aid to navigation for generations
Storiesimportant part of local maritime history, serving as a vital aid to navigation for generations
Construction materialwhite tower with red beacon
Focal height16
Tower height16
Accessibletrue
View descriptionstriking color scheme, unique shape and elevated position
Guided toursfalse
Nearby attractionsother lighthouses along the coast of New South Wales
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicred beacon
Light range5
Automatedtrue