Managing Organization: Port of Melbourne Corporation
Website: http://www.portofmelbourne.com
Notes: This is the front light of a range; the Shortland Bluff Rear (Black Lighthouse) is the rear light. Tower Height: 73 Height of Focal Plane: 93 Characteristic and Range: Fixed white with red and green sectors. Description of Tower: White conical stone tower, green lantern, red vertical rectangular daymark.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1854: Wooden tower (moved to Point Lonsdale, where it remained in use until 1902). Date Established: 1854 Date Present Tower Built: 1863 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only.
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