Shark Island Light
Shark Island Light in front of Shark Island
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Shark Island New South Wales Australia |
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| Coordinates | 33°51′23.59″S 151°15′25.85″E / 33.8565528°S 151.2571806°ECoordinates: 33°51′23.59″S 151°15′25.85″E / 33.8565528°S 151.2571806°E |
| Year first constructed | 1913 |
| Tower shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower and lantern |
| Height | 41 feet (12 m) |
| Focal height | 40 feet (12 m) |
| Range | 6 nautical miles (11 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) R 8s. |
| Admiralty number | K2656 |
| NGA number | 111-6208 |
| ARLHS number | AUS-267 |
Shark Island Light is an active pile lighthouse located just north of Shark Island, an island in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. Its light is only visible on in the of the harbour, between Shark Point and Point Piper.
The light is operated by the Sydney Ports Corporation, while the site is managed by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water as part of the Sydney Harbour National Park.
The lighthouse itself is only accessible by boat, and it is closed to the public. However, it is visible from Shark Island at close range. The island itself is open to the public, but capacity is limited and reservations are required.
Shark Island Light with Sydney as a backdrop
Shark Island Light, historic view
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