Western Channel Pile Light, Navigation lighthouse in Sydney Harbour, Australia
The Western Channel Pile Light features an octagonal white tower with two galleries and a lantern, standing 11 meters above Sydney Harbour waters.
Established in 1924 to replace a marker buoy, this concrete lighthouse marks the western end of the Sow and Pigs Reef in Sydney Harbour.
The structure earned the local name West Wedding Cake due to its distinctive octagonal shape and double balcony configuration above the water.
The lighthouse operates on solar power with a light range of 9 nautical miles, providing essential navigation guidance for vessels in Sydney Harbour.
After collapsing in 2006 when supporting piles broke, the structure was rebuilt using the original lantern house and returned to service in 2008.
Location: Sydney
GPS coordinates: -33.84048,151.26429
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:33
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