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Melbourne / Phillip Bay / South Channel Range Front (Pile Light)
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Melbourne / Phillip Bay / South Channel Range Front (Pile Light)
Built in 1874, she formed a lightline with McCrea lighthouse. Inactive from 1985 until 1998. Restored and relocated she's now known as the Rye Channel South Light.
Alse she's the last surviving pile lighthouse in Australia.
Keywords: Melbourne;Australia;Victoria;Bass strait;Offshore

Built in 1874, she formed a lightline with McCrea lighthouse. Inactive from 1985 until 1998. Restored and relocated she's now known as the Rye Channel South Light.
Alse she's the last surviving pile lighthouse in Australia.

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Album name:Hans de Graaf / AU - Victoria
Rating (1 votes):55555(Show details)
Current status (active, not active, museum etc):Active
Construction details (year of built, shape etc):1874
Height of the tower, m:9 Focal plane elevation above sea level, m:9
Light Description (light sectors, colour of the light, number of flashes etc):Flashing, period 3s, white
Range, nm:2 nm
Coordinates (in any format):38 20.3112 S 144 49.1013 E
Displayed:916 times
Date added:Jan 25, 2012
Keywords:Melbourne / Australia / Victoria / Bass strait / Offshore
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