Cape Martin Lighthouse, Maritime navigation tower in Beachport, Australia.
Description
Cape Martin Lighthouse is a white concrete tower with a lantern mounted near Rivoli Bay, standing approximately 12 meters in height. The structure emits four white flashes every 20 seconds and remains visible to vessels operating far out at sea.
History
The tower was constructed in the 1960s using light apparatus from the former Penguin Island Lighthouse. This reuse of equipment marked a turning point in maritime navigation technology for the region.
Culture
The lighthouse represents a bridge between seafaring heritage and contemporary navigation technology in this coastal area. Its role in guiding vessels continues to shape how people relate to the maritime tradition here.
Practical
The tower is visible from the coast and sits in an open windswept area near Rivoli Bay. Visitors should be aware that the immediate surroundings are rocky and access to the tower itself may be restricted or not permitted.
Did you know?
In the 1980s the structure had to be raised by several meters because sand dunes were accumulating along the coast. This heightening was necessary to ensure the light remained visible above the growing dunes.
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