| Barrenjoey
Lighthouse |
The
official lighthouse began operating in 1868 and consisted of two wooden
structures 700 metres apart, the Stewart Towers, both of which were
erected as temporary navigation aids.
In 1873 it was recommended by Francis Hixson (president if the Marine
Board of NSW) that a single permanent lighthouse replace the Stewart
Towers. Plans were then drawn up and the present-day lighthouse constructed
during 1880-81.
Three other men had a significant involvement with the lighthouse:
James
Barnet - The Colonial Architect, Issac Banks - A mason and George
Whiting - Providing the funding.
The sandstone used to construct the lighthouse as quarried from the
top of the headland with other materials being horse-hauled up a trolley
track from a jetty below.
The original light was a fixed red (non-flashing) and fueled by kerosene.
In 1932 it was changed to a automated white group flash (4 every 20
seconds) powered by acetylene gas. |
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Computer Training & Development, 9 Richard Avenue, Ocean Grove,
Victoria 3226, Australia.
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With
automation the lightkeepers were no longer needed and withdrawn.
This left the are unprotected fro vandals who stripped the cottages
and did irrepairable damage.
The Cottages were once again reoccupied during the 1950's and since
then have been greatly improved through restoration work by the
tenants.
In
1972 the light became electrified, with a power of 75,000 candelas,
from the main power with a backup emergency battery-start generator.
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Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999 Lighthouse
Computer Training & Development, 9 Richard Avenue, Ocean Grove,
Victoria 3226, Australia. All rights reserved.
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The Barrenjoey Lighthouse is at an elevation of 113 metres above sea-level
provides a range of 19 nautical miles. The stone tower of the lighthouse
is 11.5 metres high with the lantern room and dome adding another
8 metres to its height. |
Guided
Walks are conducted
every Sunday, every half hour from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM (weather permitting).
Tours will not run on Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Cost: $3 adults, $2 children - no bookings required.
Contact:
Kalkari Discovery Centre,
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park,
Mt Colah NSW 2079
Phone: 9472 9300 or 9472 9301
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