Cape Borda Lighthouse
Cape Borda Lighthouse (formerly known as the Flinders Light) is a lighthouse in the Australian state of South Australia located at Cape Borda on Kangaroo Island.
Location | Kangaroo Island South Australia Australia |
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Coordinates | 35°45′09.9″S 136°35′35.7″E |
Tower | |
Construction | stone tower |
Automated | 1989 |
Height | 10 metres (33 ft) |
Shape | square tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower and lantern, red balcony rail |
Power source | mains electricity |
Operator | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
Heritage | state heritage place since 24 July 1980 |
Light | |
First lit | 1858 |
Focal height | 155 metres (509 ft) |
Intensity | 170,000 cd |
Range | 21 nautical miles (39 km) |
Characteristic | Fl (4) 20s. |
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