Hornby Lighthouse

Hornby Lighthouse

Infobox_lighthouse
name=Hornby
location=Southern entrance to Jackson Bay, NSW, Australia


caption=
coordinates =
yearlit=1858
yeardeactivated=
automated=1933
intensity=
elevation= 27 m
range=
foundation=
construction= Sandstone
shape=Round
marking=Striped vertically red and white, white gallery and lantern
height= 9 metres
lens=
characteristic = Oc.
fogsignal =
admiralty =K2636
NGA =6180
ARLHS =AUS-093

Hornby Lighthouse is located on the tip of South Head. It is the third oldest lighthouse in Australia and is currently operated by Sydney Ports Corporation. The light emits a single occulting signal from a focal plane of 27 metres above sea level. The site includes several keeper's cottages.

References

*cite web|url=http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/NSW/Hornby/Hornby%20Lighthouse.htm|title=The Hornby Lighthouse at South Head|author=Lighthouses of Australia Inc.
*cite web|url=http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/nsw.htm|author=Rowlett, Russ|title=The Lighthouse Directory


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