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Rottnest Island Lighthouse

Fl W 7.5s🇦🇺Western Australia, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rottnest Island Lighthouse

Constructed in 1896, the Rottnest Island Lighthouse stands as a square tower built from limestone. This structure reaches a height of 38.7 meters and is painted white with red accents, including a distinctive red stripe. The lighthouse displays a white flashing light. Its design incorporates a square latticed tower with a white trapezium daymark.

Why it matters: This lighthouse offers a geographic range of 26 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 7.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
7.5s
Raw Code
Fl.W.
Geographic Range
26NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1896

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
Q1760
NGA No.
9024
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
38.7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and red
Material
limestone

Structure: Square latticed tower, white trapezium daymark, red stripe; 21

Location

City
Western Australia
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-32.0073°
Longitude
115.5040°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rottnest Island Lighthouse at night?+
Rottnest Island displays the characteristic Fl W 7.5s — 1 white flash every 7.5 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.
Which ports and harbors does Rottnest Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rottnest Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rottnest Island at 2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Fremantle (12.4 NM ESE), North fremantle (12.6 NM E), Cottesloe (13.4 NM E), BICTON (13.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rottnest Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rottnest Island 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.