Point Perpendicular Light, Historical lighthouse at Beecroft Peninsula, Australia
Point Perpendicular Light is a lighthouse that stands 39 meters tall with a white tower and red lantern room at the entrance to Jervis Bay. The structure was positioned to mark the northern gateway and served as a key navigation aid for vessels traveling along the coast.
The lighthouse began operations in 1899 and was built to replace the inadequately positioned Cape St George Light from 1860. Constructed from precast concrete blocks, it remained in service for over 90 years before being replaced by a simpler skeletal structure in 1993.
The lighthouse marks the northern gateway to Jervis Bay for passing ships and has shaped the area's maritime identity for generations. It remains an important symbol of safe passage along this stretch of coast.
The lighthouse grounds are open most weekends, Friday afternoons, and during New South Wales school holidays for visitors to explore. Access is via Lighthouse Road in Currarong, which provides good approaches to the site and its surroundings.
The lighthouse underwent several upgrades that increased its light intensity from 100,000 to 316,000 candela, reflecting growing demands of maritime traffic. These improvements illustrate how navigation technology evolved to meet changing needs of ships passing through the area.
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