Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse

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{{Infobox lighthouse

| location = Wilsons Promontory
Victoria
Australia

| image = lighthousewilsonsprom1.jpg

| caption = Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse

| coordinates = {{coord|39|07|46.6|S|146|25|27.3|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}}

| yearbuilt = 1859

| yearlit = 1859

| automated = 1993

| intensity = 51,000 cd

| focalheight = {{convert|117|m}}

| range = {{convert|18|nmi}}

| construction = granite tower

| shape = cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern[http://www.lighthouses.org.au/lights/VIC/Wilsons%20Promontory/Wilsons%20Promontory%20Lighthouse.htm#Operation Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse] Lighthouses of Australia Inc.

| marking = unpainted grey tower, white balcony and lantern

| characteristic = Fl W 7.5s

| height = {{convert|19 |m|ft}}

| managingagent = Parks Victoria

}}

Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is situated on South East Point, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia. From its point on the peninsula, it commands almost 360° views of Bass Strait. The Wilson's Promontory lighthouse is the southernmost lighthouse on mainland Australia, and is approximately {{convert|18|km|}} from the nearest town, Tidal River. Dormitory-style accommodation is available in the lighthouse.[http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/Australia’s-iconic-lighthouses.htm/ Australia’s iconic lighthouses]{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Australian Geographic, 26 July 2010

The lighthouse protects shipping travelling through Bass Strait. The Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse is the main part of the Wilsons Promontory Lightstation.

History

The lighthouse was constructed with the use of convict labour over a period of approximately seven years starting in 1853 through to completion in 1859. The lighthouse stands {{convert|19|m}} tall and along with the keeper's cottage is constructed from local granite. From 1869 to 1878 the lighthouse keeper was Captain Thomas Musgrave.

See also

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