Port Adelaide Lighthouse

🇦🇺South Australia, AUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Port Adelaide Lighthouse

Constructed in 1869, this lighthouse served the Port Adelaide area of South Australia. It was first illuminated in the same year of its construction. The structure is no longer operational. Its presence marked a period of maritime development for the region.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

Location

City
South Australia
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-34.8424°
Longitude
138.5042°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1869
Heritage Status
listed on the South Australian Heritage Register

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Port Adelaide Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Port Adelaide Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Adelaide at 0.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Pelican Point (0.5 NM SSW), Adelaide (2.1 NM N), Findon (3.7 NM SSE), Welland (3.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Port Adelaide Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Port Adelaide Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.

How can I track vessels near Port Adelaide Lighthouse?

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What is the Port Adelaide lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at South Australia, AU. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.