Point Moore Lighthouse
Chance Brothers Lighthouse
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Date of lens manufacture
1875
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Date of lighthouse construction
1878
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Country
Australia
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Commissioning body
Colony of Western Australia
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Order of lens
2nd order
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Fixed or revolving lens
Revolving
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Active/Inactive
Active
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Describe the character of light
Fl. W. (2) in 10 secs
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Describe the lighthouses daymarks
Four red bands, three white bands, white lantern
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Which aspects of the lighthouse (other than the lens) were manufactured by Chance brothers
Pre-fab cast iron lighthouse, inc lantern etc
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Describe the history of the lighthouse
The light was lit on 19 March 1878. Originally the lighthouse had a subsidiary light and a second gallery below the existing gallery. The subsidiary light was a fixed fourth order light with two red sectors. It was discontinued in July 1941. Location of this lens? The total height is 34m. The lighthouse was automated and de-manned in 1985. The second order lens was removed in 2009 and gifted to the WA Museum Geraldton where it is on permanent display. A modern light has replaced the lens.
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Current management body/ ports authority
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
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Historical preservation societies/manager/operator
WA Museum Geraldton (lens)
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Is the site vulnerable to coastal erosion?
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Have you experienced any affects of climate change on the lighthouse?
No
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Observations on the condition of the lighthouse?
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Is the site open/closed to the public
Open
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Is the tower open/closed to the public
Closed
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Latitude and Longitude
28° 46.96'S 114° 34.76'E
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On-site bookable accommodation available
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Associated web addresses
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Other details
ARLHS AUS-111; Admiralty Q1740; NGA 9164.
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