Cliffy Island Lighthouse
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The Cliffy Island Lighthouse is located atop Cliffy Island, a steep-sided island which is the summit of a granite submarine mountain in the Bass Strait.[3] Cliffy Island is located about 32 kilometres directly south of Port Albert, and roughly 38 kilometres to the northeast of Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse in Victoria, Australia. The lighthouse warns approaching vessels of rocks in Bass Strait by emitting a flash of white light every five seconds. The focal plane of the lightsource and Fresnel lens is situated 52 metres above sea level.[4] The site is managed by the Victoria Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, while the lighthouse itself is operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). The island is accessible only by helicopter, and the entire site is closed to the public.[1]
Location | Bass Strait 17 nmi S of Port Albert, Victoria Australia |
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Coordinates | 38°57′02.6″S 146°42′20.5″E |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1884[1] |
Foundation | granite basement |
Construction | granite tower |
Automated | 1971 |
Height | 12 metres (39 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | unpainted tower, white lantern and gallery |
Power source | solar power |
Operator | Australian Maritime Safety Authority[2] |
Light | |
Focal height | 52 metres (171 ft) |
Lens | Fresnel lens |
Intensity | 15,300 cd |
Range | 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |