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Name: Fort Denison Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Sydney, , Australia

Location: Sydney Harbour.

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Photo: Nancy J. Rau
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Managing Organization:
Sydney Harbour National Park

Website: http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/Fort+Denison+Sydney+Harbour

Notes:
This small fort was built in the 1850s. The light is still an active aid to navigation maintained by the Sydney Ports Corporation. The lantern was restored in 2003-2004.

Height of Focal Plane: 61

Characteristic and Range: Four white flashes every 15 seconds.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1913

Date Present Tower Built: 1913

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Museum?
Boat tours to Fort Denison depart from Sydney daily. Call the Sydney Harbour National Park Information Centre at 02 9247 5033 for information.