Breaksea Island Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located at Breaksea Island in King George Sound 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Albany.

Breaksea Island Lighthouse

Breaksea Island Lighthouse
Location	Breaksea Island Western Australia
Coordinates	35°03′51.4″S 118°03′25.6″E
Tower
Constructed	1858 (first)
Construction	stone tower
Height	15.5 metres (51 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to 1-story keeper’s house
Markings	unpainted grey stone tower, white lantern
Power source	solar power
Operator	Australian Maritime Safety Authority[1]
Heritage	State Registered Place
Light
First lit	1901 (current)
Focal height	119 metres (390 ft)
Range	13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi)
Characteristic	FI (2) W 6s.
Western Australia Heritage Register
Type	State Registered Place
Designated	22 January 2002
Reference no.	3353

The first lighthouse was built in 1858 by English convicts using pre-made cast iron sheeting rising it at the centre of an octagonal stone keeper's cottage;[2] in 1889 two keeper's cottages were built. This lighthouse was replaced in 1901 by a cylindrical granite tower built on the rear still active and in good condition.

A major refurbishment taking 21 weeks was undertaken in early 2020, under a contract from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).[3]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Australia

References

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