Managing Organization: Australian Department of Defense/Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Notes: This light replaced one at Cape St. George. The 1899 lighthouse and dwelling here still stand and are owned by the Australian Department of Defense. Tower Height: 62 Height of Focal Plane: 311 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 10 seconds. Description of Tower: Square skeletal tower.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1899: White, concrete tower attached to one-story concrete keeper's house. Date Established: 1899 Date Present Tower Built: 1993 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Keepers: William Parker, William Simpson, Arthur Bailey, John Hampson (?-1993)
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