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South Solitary Lighthouse Keepers & Families Print Page 

The South Solitary Island Lighthouse, located off the Coffs Harbour coast, first became operational in 1880 and is one of Australia's 55 heritage lighthouses under Australian Government management. South Solitary Island was selected as the site of the lighthouse over North Solitary Island because of its location and more suitable boat access.
The South Solitary Island Lighthouse is constructed of concrete and its light has a range of 20 nautical miles. The lighthouse stands 20 metres tall and has an imposing cliff top location 42 metres above the Pacific Ocean.
Location
Address: | 215 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour Regional Museum, Coffs Harbour, 2450 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.300943 Long: 153.121014 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Technology |
Sub-Theme: | Industry |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 13th November, 2015 |
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Australian Government
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Friends of South Solitary Island
THIS PLAQUE IS DEDICATED TO THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS & THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR INVALUABLE SERVICE TO MARITIME SAFETY IN THE REGION OF THE SOUTH SOLITARY ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE 1880 TO 1975
THIS PLAQUE ALSO COMMEMORATES THE CENTENARY OF THE FORMATION OF THE COMMONWEALTH LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE IN 1915