Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse at Wollongong Harbour, Australia
The lighthouse structure consists of wrought iron plates assembled on a ferro-concrete base at the southern end of the Wollongong Harbour breakwater.
Engineer Edward Orpen Moriarty designed this navigational structure in 1871, which operated with an oil burner until gas installations transformed its mechanisms in 1883.
The lighthouse stands as a testament to the region's maritime development, representing the evolution from an industrial port to a recreational destination.
Visitors can access the lighthouse via walking paths along the breakwater, with parking facilities and information panels available near the harbor entrance.
This lighthouse holds the distinction of being the first prefabricated steel lighthouse in Australia, featuring innovative construction methods for its time period.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1872
Architects: Edward Orpen Moriarty
GPS coordinates: -34.41968,150.90680
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:50
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