Escape Island Lighthouse

Escape Island Lighthouse is a heritage listed 96-foot (29 m) lighthouse which was constructed in the centre of Escape Island, on the coast of Western Australia in 1930.[1]

Escape Island Lighthouse
Escape Island lighthouse seen from Jurien Bay
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LocationEscape Island, Western Australia, Australia Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates30°20′00″S 114°59′11″E / 30.333422°S 114.98649°E / -30.333422; 114.98649
Tower
Constructed1930 (first)
Foundationconcrete
Constructionmetal skeletal tower
Automated1980
Height24 m (79 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Shapesquare truncated tower with balcony
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorAustralian Maritime Safety Authority Edit this on Wikidata
Light
First lit1980 (current)
Focal height30 m (98 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Characteristic Fl(3) W 15s Edit this on Wikidata

Initially the lighthouse had a brightness of 6000 candlepower and was visible for 15 miles (24 km). The light was a group flashing white light model, showing three flashes every fifteen seconds.[2] Originally powered by butane gas, it was converted to solar power in 1986; it now consists of a solar powered unmanned light on top of a steel tower.[3]

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Australia: Western Australia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Jurien Bay Lighthouse". Sunday Times. Perth, Western Australia: National Library of Australia. 23 March 1930. p. 1. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  3. ^ "Escape Island Lighthouse". InHerit. Heritage Council of Western Australia. 8 February 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2015.