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Cape Jervis Lighthouse
Australia
Cape Jervis lighthouse guides ships through Backstairs Passage, between Kangaroo Island and the mainland.
Built in 1871 the Cape Jervis light, at the entrance to St Vincent Gulf, displayed a fixed white light. It was manned until 1927 when it was also converted to an automatic acetylene system with a revolving light, with a distance of 14 miles. Built at the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula, the light safeguards the Backstairs Passage, between Kangaroo Island and the mainland.
It was replaced in 1972 by the present light which stands alongside the foundations of the original. The new tower is the twin of the lighthouse at Robe.
| Lighthouse Construction | 1871 and rebiult 1972 |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Lens Order | Stone Chance 400mm focal radius Optic Upgrade 2008 |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl. W. (4) in 20 s |
| Lighthouse Markings | White concrete tristar shaped tower and AGA FLEA 22/12 lantern |
| Management Body Ports Authority | AMSA |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | 1 |
| Condition Observations | Good |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -35.6037657631,138.094481101 |
| Other | ARLHS AUS-034; Admiralty Q2092; NGA 8216. |
| Data Source | 1. https://lighthouses.org.au/sa/cape-jervis-lighthouse/ 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Jervis_Lighthouse |