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New Burnett Heads Light, aka South head light
Admiralty number: K2956. NGAnumber: 111-10476

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New Burnett Heads Light, aka South head light
The New Burnett Heads Light, also known as South Head Light, is an active lighthouse standing on the south side of the Burnett River entrance, in Burnett Heads, Queensland, Australia. In 1971 it replaced the Old Burnett Heads Light, which was relocated inland.
Keywords: Australia;Queensland;Tasman sea

The New Burnett Heads Light, also known as South Head Light, is an active lighthouse standing on the south side of the Burnett River entrance, in Burnett Heads, Queensland, Australia. In 1971 it replaced the Old Burnett Heads Light, which was relocated inland.

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Album name:Tony.A / AU - Queensland
Rating (1 votes):44444(Show details)
Current status (active, not active, museum etc):Active
Construction details (year of built, shape etc):year built: 1971, Shape: octagonal prism tower with no balcony and no lantern,
Height of the tower, m:13m Focal plane elevation above sea level, m:20m
Light Description (light sectors, colour of the light, number of flashes etc): Fl (4) W20s. flash 0.1s, eclipse 3.2s, 120-320 white, Intensity 55,000 cd. tungsten-halogen 12volt 55w bulb. power supply: Mains power (240v).
Range, nm:18 nautical miles
Any other comments:Markings / pattern: white tower with a horizontal red band around the top, fifth order Fresnel lens.
Coordinates (in any format):Lat: 24 45.6 S, Long: 152 24.7 E
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Date added:May 21, 2017
DateTime Original:2007:01:02 07:34:31
Keywords:Australia / Queensland / Tasman sea
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