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Point d'Entrecasteaux Lighthouse

Fl (4) White 30s🇦🇺Shire of Manjimup, AUOperational

At Point d'Entrecasteaux, a square, white concrete tower measuring 4 meters in height supports the light. A mast positioned on the tower provides a focal height of 111 meters. The light emits a white flash every 30 seconds (Fl W 30s). The lighthouse facility began operation in 1960, and the present structure dates from 1989. This point is about 95 kilometers southeast of Cape Leeuwin. Access to the site is permitted, but entry into the tower is not. The closest port, Busselton, is 78.5 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This light serves as a navigation aid for ships travelling along this part of the Western Australian coastline, located southeast of Cape Leeuwin.

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) White 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
30s
Raw Code
Fl W 30s
Focal Height
111m
Geographic Range
26NM
Year Built
1989
First Lit
1960

Significant events: station established 1960

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: mast atop a square white concrete tower

City
Shire of Manjimup
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
Western Australia
Sea Region
a prominent cape about 95 km southeast of Cape Leeuwin, Australia
Latitude
-34.8385°
Longitude
116.0036°
Nearest Port
Busselton(78.5 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1795
NGA No.
8868
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How do mariners identify Point d'Entrecasteaux Lighthouse at night?+
Point d'Entrecasteaux displays the characteristic Fl (4) White 30s — 4 white flashes every 30 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Is Point d'Entrecasteaux Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Point d'Entrecasteaux 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.
How can I track vessels near Point d'Entrecasteaux Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Point d'Entrecasteaux Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.