South Channel Range Rear (Eastern Lighthouse, McCrae) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About South Channel Range Rear (Eastern Lighthouse, McCrae) Lighthouse
Constructed in 1883, the South Channel Range Rear Lighthouse stands at 34 meters. It is a hexagonal pyramidal skeletal tower with an incorporated central cylinder, lantern, and viewing platform. This structure formerly assisted ships entering Port Phillip Bay via the South Channel. The lighthouse remains operational, though its navigation function has ceased. Visitors can access the grounds, but the tower itself is not open.
Why it matters: With its distinctive hexagonal pyramidal skeletal form, the lighthouse presents a unique architectural profile. It served as a primary reference point for vessels navigating the South Channel, a main passage into Port Phillip Bay.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 34m
- Tower Shape
- skeletal
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: hexagonal pyramidal skeletal tower with central cylinder, lantern, and gallery
Location
- City
- Melbourne
- Country
- 🇦🇺Australia
- Region
- Victoria
- Latitude
- -38.3483°
- Longitude
- 144.9279°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sorrento(8.6 km)
- ARLHS No.
- AUS-067
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1883
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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