Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse
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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 Script error: No such module "convert". from the nearest town, Tidal River. Dormitory-style accommodation is available in the lighthouse.[1]
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 Script error: No such module "convert". 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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References
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- ↑ Australia’s iconic lighthousesScript error: No such module "Unsubst"., Australian Geographic, 26 July 2010
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