Vlamingh Head lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in North West Cape, Australia.
Vlamingh Head lighthouse rises on a rocky headland and features white limestone walls topped with a steel and glass lantern that guides mariners. The structure was built with durable materials to withstand the harsh coastal environment.
Construction began in 1911 following the wreck of the SS Mildura in 1907, and the lighthouse started operating in 1912. The beacon warned ships of the rocky hazards along this dangerous coastline for decades afterward.
The lighthouse represents maritime heritage along Western Australia's coast and shows how stations like this connected ships to safe passage. The building marks an era when keepers lived onsite to maintain navigation signals for vessels.
The site is located north of Exmouth and accessible by road leading to the headland, with parking available near the lighthouse. Morning and evening visits work well for viewing the Indian Ocean from different angles.
The beacon originally ran on kerosene and could be seen from far out at sea, making it vital for ship navigation across the Indian Ocean. Electronic navigation aids replaced this manual light source in 1967, marking the end of an era.
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