Point Lowly Lighthouse
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Point Lowly Lighthouse
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 Point Lowly lighthouse
South Australia
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| Location |
Point Lowly Eyre Peninsula South Australia Australia |
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| Coordinates | 32°59′59.1″S 137°47′08.3″E / 32.999750°S 137.785639°ECoordinates: 32°59′59.1″S 137°47′08.3″E / 32.999750°S 137.785639°E |
| Year first constructed | 1883 |
| Automated | 1973 |
| Deactivated | 1993-1995 2009-2010 |
| Construction | sandstone tower |
| Tower shape | conical frustum tower with double balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower and lantern |
| Height | 22.8 metres (75 ft) |
| Focal height | 23 metres (75 ft) |
| Light source | mains power |
| Intensity | 1,000,000 cd |
| Range | 26 nautical miles (48 km; 30 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (8) W 40s. |
| Admiralty number | K1948 |
| NGA number | 8524 |
| ARLHS number | AUS-103 |
| Managing agent | City of Whyalla |
| Heritage | state heritage place since 15 December 1994. |
The Point Lowly lighthouse was constructed in 1883 to guide ships safely through Spencer Gulf en route to Port Augusta and Port Pirie in South Australia. It was upgraded several times before being deactivated in 1993. It was reactivated in 1995 and is a tourist attraction for the Whyalla area and an icon of the Point Lowly area.
The lighthouse at Point Lowly was constructed in 1883 to guide ships traversing Spencer Gulf, en route to the northern ports of Port Augusta and Port Pirie. The lighthouse and its cottages pre-date the establishment of Whyalla and are the oldest European heritage structures in the Whyalla area.
The original tower was 15 metres in height and was made from local sandstone. The optical apparatus had an eight side catadioptric lens which revolved once every 80 seconds and gave a 2-second flash every 10 seconds. Supplies were brought to the lighthouse by boat from Port Pirie on the eastern shore of Spencer Gulf.
The structure was raised by 7.6 metres to its current height in 1909. The original mineral-oil fueled wick burner light was replaced by a kerosene vaporising light unit during the upgrade.
In 1973 the light was demanned. This followed the installation of a battery-powered Stone Chance Power Beam Beacon on the balcony.
In 1979, the lens and lamp were upgraded and the light was connected to mains electricity.
In 1983, the lighthouse and cottages received heritage listing.
In 1993, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority deemed the light to be unnecessary and the light was deactivated.
In 1994, the lighthouse and its attendance buildings and 2.14 hectares (5.3 acres) of land has been listed as a state heritage place on the South Australian Heritage Register since 11 November 1999.
In 1995, the light was reactivated after community appeal and remains under the control of the local government area of the City of Whyalla.
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