 South Solitary Island Light, 2009 | |
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| Location | South Solitary Island New South Wales Australia |
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| Coordinates | 30°12′24.33″S 153°16′2.52″E / 30.2067583°S 153.2673667°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1880 |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Automated | 1975 |
| Height | 66 feet (20 m) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower and lantern |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| Heritage | listed on the Register of the National Estate |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 190 feet (58 m) |
| Lens | 1st order dioptric Fresnel lens |
| Intensity | 38,000 cd |
| Range | 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)[1] |
| Characteristic | Fl.W. 5s |
South Solitary Island Light is an active lighthouse on South Solitary Island, an island within the Solitary Islands Marine Park, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northeast of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. The lighthouse is located at the summit of the island.[2] It is considered the most isolated lighthouse on the New South Wales coast.[3] It was first in New South Wales to use kerosene over colza oil, and the last to do so before converting to electric power.[3]
- ^ According to List of Lights. Lighthouses of Australia Inc lists 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi)
- ^ AHD3416.
- ^ a b Lighthouses of Australia Inc.