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West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇦🇺West Arnhem Region, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, standing 36 meters tall on an octagonal base, was built and first lit in 1917. It is located on the western tip of the Cobourg Peninsula, marking the entry to the Dundas Strait and Van Diemen Gulf. The lighthouse exhibits a white light with a characteristic of one white flash every 10 seconds, visible for nearly 19 nautical miles. Its original Fresnel lens was recovered in 2005 and later donated to the Queensland Maritime Museum. The former keeper's residences have been repurposed, though the tower itself remains inaccessible to the public.

Why it matters: As Australia's northernmost traditional lighthouse, this structure holds significant geographic and historical importance and is listed on the Northern Territory Heritage Register.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
18.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1917
Heritage Status
Northern Territory Heritage Register

Significant events: original lens discovered and donated to Queensland Maritime Museum in 2005, keeper's houses renovated in 2010

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Darwin(88.6 km)
Admiralty No.
Q3314
NGA No.
9548
ARLHS No.
AUS-028

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
36m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery rising from an octagonal base

Location

City
West Arnhem Region
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Sea Region
western tip of the Cobourg Peninsula, marking the entrance to the Dundas Strait and Van Diemen Gulf, Australia's northernmost traditional lighthouse
Latitude
-11.3079°
Longitude
131.7651°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Cape Don at 1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Black Point (24.6 NM ENE), Raffles Bay (36.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses 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 West Arnhem Shire Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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