Cape Jervis Lighthouse
Fl (4) W 20s🇦🇺South Australia, AUOperational
Location & Light Range
About Cape Jervis Lighthouse
Constructed in 1871, this lighthouse stands at a focal height of 23 meters. It emits four white flashes every 20 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 15 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at the westernmost point of the Fleurieu Peninsula, along the eastern shore of Gulf St Vincent in South Australia. Its construction was completed and first lit in the same year, 1871.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the headland of Cape Jervis on the east coast of Gulf St Vincent.
Background
Cape Jervis Lighthouse is a lighthouse located at the headland of Cape Jervis on the most westerly part of the Fleurieu Peninsula on the east coast of Gulf St Vincent in South Australia.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) W 20s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 4 flashes
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl.(4)W. period 20s
- Focal Height
- 23m
- Geographic Range
- 15NM
Location
- City
- South Australia
- Country
- 🇦🇺AU
- Latitude
- -35.6037°
- Longitude
- 138.0945°
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Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1871
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- Q2092
- NGA No.
- K 2092
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q18619036 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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