Fort Denison Light, Maritime lighthouse at Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour, Australia
The lighthouse sits atop a Martello tower on a small island, featuring a lantern structure built in Birmingham and installed in 1913.
The original acetylene gas carbide lamp powered the lighthouse from 1913 until 1926, when electrical power replaced the earlier system.
The lighthouse stands as part of Fort Denison, which transformed from an Aboriginal site known as Mattewai to a convict punishment location.
Access to Fort Denison Light requires a boat journey from Circular Quay, with guided tours available through Captain Cook Cruises.
The tide gauge station at Fort Denison Light maintains records of water levels in Sydney Harbour since the mid-nineteenth century.
Location: New South Wales
Part of: Fort Denison
GPS coordinates: -33.85460,151.22600
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:18
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