German ID, German stamp but this lighthouse is an Australian lighthouse, located in south Australia.
The Point Lowly lighthouse was constructed in 1883 to guide ships safely through Spencer Gulf en route to Port Augusta and Port Pirie.
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The original structure was 15 metres in height and was made from local
sandstone. After a number of incidents the height of the light was
raised by 7.6 metres to its current level in 1909.
The light was demanned in 1973. Twenty years later, in 1993, the light was turn off by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as it believed it was no longer necessary.
The light was demanned in 1973. Twenty years later, in 1993, the light was turn off by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority as it believed it was no longer necessary.
The lighthouse and its attendance buildings and 2.14 hectares (5.3 acres) of land has been listed as a state heritage place on the South Australian Heritage Register since 1994.
In 1995, the light was reactivated after community appeal and remains under the control of the local government area of the City of Whyalla.
In 1995, the light was reactivated after community appeal and remains under the control of the local government area of the City of Whyalla.
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