Split Point Lighthouse (Eagles Nest Point, "The White Queen")
Chance Brothers Lighthouse
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Date of lens manufacture
1891
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Date of lighthouse construction
1891
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Country
Australia
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Commissioning body
Government of Victoria, Australia
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Order of lens
1st order
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Fixed or revolving lens
Fixed
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Active/Inactive
Active
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Describe the character of light
FL. W. (4) 20 s with red sector
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Describe the lighthouses daymarks
34m White concrete lighthouse with red cuppola and white lantern.
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Which aspects of the lighthouse (other than the lens) were manufactured by Chance brothers
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Describe the history of the lighthouse
NB! The original Chance Brothers 1st order Fresnel lens continues in use. At least two 1-story keeper's houses.
History Originally called Eagles Nest Point, the lighthouse was built in 1891.
The cement rendered concrete tower has a Chance Brothers first order lantern and a 920mm focal radius lens.
The original light source was vapourised kerosene. When it was taken over by the Commonwealth Government in 1919 the light was converted to acetylene and automated. Conversion to mains electricity took place in 1972.
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Current management body/ ports authority
AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority)
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Historical preservation societies/manager/operator
Eco-Logic runs the tours program, as a Parks Victoria Licensed tour operator
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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?
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Observations on the condition of the lighthouse?
AMSA maintained lighthouse, in good condition.
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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
Open
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Latitude and Longitude
38° 28.0840' S 144° 06.2680' E
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On-site bookable accommodation available
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Associated web addresses
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Other details
To book a lighthouse tour go to: https://splitpointlighthouse.com.au/
ARLHS AUS-154; Admiralty K2182; NGA 7984.
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