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Cape Fourcroy Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 15s🇦🇺Northern Territory, AUOperational

Located on the southwestern tip of Bathurst Island, this lighthouse became operational during Australia's "Golden Age of Lighthouses," built between 1913 and 1920. The tower stands 30 meters above sea level. Its light emits three white flashes every 15 seconds, visible for a range of 12 nautical miles. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority currently operates this navigational aid. While the tower itself is closed to visitors, the site is accessible.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the entry point to the shipping route connecting the Timor Sea with Darwin.

Background
Cape Fourcroy Light is an active lighthouse located on Cape Fourcroy, on the southwestern tip of Bathurst Island, Northern Territory, Australia. The lighthouse marks the beginning of the route from the Timor Sea to Darwin. The lighthouse was constructed by the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service during the "Golden Age of Australian Lighthouses", between 1913 and 1920. The light characteristic shown is three white flashes, one every two seconds, repeating every 15 seconds (Fl.(3)W. 15s). It is visible for 12 nautical miles (22 km; 14 mi). The site is open to the public, and tours are available from Darwin, but the tower is closed. It is operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W. period 15s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
12NM
Admiralty No.
Q3318
NGA No.
9520
Wikidata
Q5034819
City
Northern Territory
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-11.7975°
Longitude
130.0243°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do mariners identify Cape Fourcroy Lighthouse at night?+
Cape Fourcroy displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 15s — 3 white flashes every 15 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area.
Is Cape Fourcroy Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cape Fourcroy Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
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