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Point Moore Lighthouse
Australia
The light was lit on 19 March 1878. Originally the lighthouse had a subsidiary light and a second gallery below the existing gallery. The subsidiary light was a fixed fourth order light with two red sectors. It was discontinued in July 1941. Location of this lens?
The total height is 34m. The lighthouse was automated and de-manned in 1985.
The second order lens was removed in 2009 and gifted to the WA Museum Geraldton where it is on permanent display. A modern light has replaced the lens.
| Manufacture Date | 1875 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1878 |
| Country | Australia |
| Commissioning Body | Colony of Western Australia |
| Lens Order | 2nd order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl. W. (2) in 10 secs |
| Lighthouse Markings | Four red bands, three white bands, white lantern |
| Lighthouse Parts | Pre-fab cast iron lighthouse, inc lantern etc |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) |
| Preserver | WA Museum Geraldton (lens) |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Climate Change Impact Observations | No |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -28.7827130017,114.5793932506 |
| Other | ARLHS AUS-111; Admiralty Q1740; NGA 9164. |