Gabo Island Lighthouse
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 Gabo Island lighthouse on an 1863 engraving | |
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| Location | Gabo Island Victoria Australia |
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| Coordinates | 37°34′06.6″S 149°55′00.8″E / 37.568500°S 149.916889°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1853 (first) |
| Construction | granite tower |
| Automated | 1993 |
| Height | 46.9 metres (154 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | unpainted red granite tower and white lantern and dome |
| Power source | solar power  |
| Operator | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| Heritage | listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List, listed on the Victorian Heritage Register |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1862 (current) |
| Focal height | 55 metres (180 ft) |
| Intensity | 30,000 cd |
| Range | 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 20s.[1] |
The Gabo Island Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on Gabo Island, Victoria, Australia.
