Cape Martin Lighthouse

Cape Martin Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Cape Martin near Beachport at the north end of Rivoli Bay in South Australia. It was first lit in 1960. It replaced the Penguin Island Lighthouse whose light apparatus was reused in the new tower. The lighthouse was converted to mains power electricity in 1974. The original tower had a height of 4.5 metres (15 feet). However, the gradual build up of sand dunes obscured the light. This problem was rectified in 1980 when the tower was raised to a height of 12 metres (39 feet).^[1][2][3][4]

Cape Martin Lighthouse^[1]

Location	Cape Martin Beachport South Australia Australia
Coordinates	37°29′22.8″S 140°00′45.5″E
Tower
Constructed	1960
Construction	concrete tower[2]
Height	12 metres (39 ft)[1]
Shape	square tower on a 1-story basement, balcony and lantern
Markings	unpainted concrete and white lantern
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Light
First lit	1960[1]
Focal height	38 metres (125 ft) [1]
Intensity	40,000 cd[1]
Range	18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)[1]
Characteristic	FI(4) W 20 s[1]

See also

• South Australia portal
• Engineering portal

• List of lighthouses in Australia