East Island Lighthouse (Western Australia)

East Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse[1] on East Island in the Lacepede Islands off the north west coast of Western Australia.

East Island Lighthouse
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LocationLacepede Islands, Western Australia
Coordinates16°54′07.8″S 122°11′52.2″E / 16.902167°S 122.197833°E / -16.902167; 122.197833
Tower
Constructed1984
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmetal skeletal tower
Automated1984
Height23 metres (75 ft)
Shapesquare pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorAustralian Maritime Safety Authority
Light
Focal height33 metres (108 ft)
CharacteristicFI (2) W 10s.

First commissioned in 1984, it is a 23-metre (75 ft) high lattice metal tower, with the light's focal plane positioned at 33 metres (108 ft) above sea level. The light characteristic is two flashes every ten seconds.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "East Island Lighthouse". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Australia: Western Australia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.