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Shark Island Light

Coordinates: 33°51′23.59″S 151°15′25.85″E / 33.8565528°S 151.2571806°E / -33.8565528; 151.2571806
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Shark Island Light
Shark Island Light in front of Shark Island
Map
LocationShark Island
New South Wales
Australia
Coordinates33°51′23.59″S 151°15′25.85″E / 33.8565528°S 151.2571806°E / -33.8565528; 151.2571806
Tower
Constructed1913
Height41 feet (12 m)[1]
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower and lantern
Light
Focal height40 feet (12 m)
Range6 nautical miles (11 km)
CharacteristicFl (3) R 8s.

Shark Island Light is an active pile lighthouse[2] located just north of Shark Island, an island in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. Its light is only visible on in the fairway of the harbour, between Shark Point and Point Piper.

Site operation

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The light is operated by the Sydney Ports Corporation, while the site is managed by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water as part of the Sydney Harbour National Park.

Visiting

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The lighthouse itself is only accessible by boat, and it is closed to the public. However, it is visible from Shark Island at close range. The island itself is open to the public, but capacity is limited and reservations are required.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ According to "SeaSide Lights". 40 feet (12 m) according to The Lighthouse Directory.
  2. ^ Searle, Garry. "List of Lighthouses - New South Wales". Lighthouses of Australia. SeaSide Lights.
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