Channel Marks im Sydney Harbour
[1 Robertson’s Point]
[2 Darling Harbour]
[3 Grotto Point]
[4 Bradley’s Head]
[5 Hornby Lighthouse]
[6 Macquarie Lighthouse]
[7 Luna Park]
[8 Watsons Bay]
[9 Shark Island]
[10 Cape Bailey]
[11 Barrenjoey Head]
[12 North Head]
[13] Fort Denison
Ein schöner, kleiner Leuchtturm - typisch für den Inneren Sydney Harbour - an der Südspitze von Cremorne Point. Eine steile, in den Fels gehauene Treppe führt zum Leuchtturm runter, manchmal sitzen Angler dort unten. Von hier aus hat man einen gigantischen Blick auf Sydney Cove.
When the Cape Bowling Green lighthouse was erected 70 km south of Townsville
in 1874, the new colony of Queensland was booming with gold rushes in the north and a surge of coastal sugar production. This increased coastal traffic and shipping accidents on the sand shoals of the area of Cape Bowling Green.
The light is a fine example of a complete system of navigation aids built by a colonial government, using a unique construction technique developed in Queensland.
The lighthouse was developed using a prefabricated hardwood frame clad with iron plates imported from Britain. Its original third-order dioptric lens, built by Chance Bros., was powered by kerosene and rotated by a clockwork chain gear
and weight. It was upgraded in 1913 to pressurised kerosene and mantle, increasing the output from 13,000 to 64,000 candle power. In 1920 an automatic acetylene light, with a bottled fuel supply switched on by a sun valve, was installed.
A valve now controlled the gas supply, replacing the clockwork rotating mechanism.
In 1987 when the light and tower was due to be replaced by a modern automatic
device, Museum staff travelled to Townsville to record its dismantling by an RAN team. After a period of storage its reconstruction and conservation were
sponsored by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), including an exhibition in the base of the lighthouse. It has been fitted with the earlier clockwork and kerosene mechanism, and at night it gives its
characteristic 'group flashing' signature of four half-second flashes followed by 15 seconds of dark.
Ein kleiner, mehr wie eine Kirche aussehender Leuchtturm bei Manly im North Harbour. Er ist nur ein paar Meter hoch und nur auf einer mittelschwierigen Wanderung durch die Wildnis zu erreichen (ca. 3 Stunden waren es von Manly Wharf aus).
LOCATION: Latitude 34°02' S, Longitude 151°13' E (Map)
OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety Authority
CHARACTER: Flashing (3) in 9 Seconds
INTENSITY: 1,200 cd
ELEVATION: 54.9 Metres
RANGE: 10 Nautical Miles (18.5 Kilometres)
HEIGHT: 9.1 Metres
First mooted in 1931 the light was eventually established in 1950.
The light stands at the entrance to Botany Bay
The light was required so north bound shipping could hug the coast and avoid the strong southerly currents
furhter out to sea.
Ein weiterer der typischen Sydney-Harbour-Leuchttürme (Channel Marks). am der Südspitze von Bradley’s Head.
Ein lustiger, kleiner Leuchtturm am South Head, dem Eingang in den Sydney Harbour. Er ist nur zu Fuß zu erreichen in einem etwa 2 km langen Rundweg von Watson’s Bay aus.
Der erste und damit älteste Leuchtturm Australiens etwa 2 km südlich von South HEad markiert die Zufahrt in den Sydney Harbour. Schon 1791 stand an dieser Stelle ein Fahnenmast, ehe dann 1816-18 der erste Leuchtturm gebaut wurde. Der heutige Turm stammt aus dem Jahre 1883.
LOCATION: Latitude 33° 51' S, Longitude 151° 17' E (Map)
OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety Authority
CHARACTER: Group Flashing (2) every 10 seconds
LIGHT SOURCE: 120V, 1,000 Watt, Quartz Halogen Lamp
POWER SOURCE: Mains Power, Stand-by Diesel
INTENSITY: 800,000 cd
ELEVATION: 105 metres
RANGE: 25 nautical miles
HEIGHT: 26 metres
weitere Info’s und historische Bilder gibt es hier.
Nur ein “Fake”, steht dieser Leuchturm in einem Vergnügungspark (Luna Park) unterhalb der Sydney Harbour Bridge in North Sydney. Der Park ist geschlossen. Was in dem Turm zu sehen ist, ist mir nicht bekannt.
LOCATION: Latitude 33° 35'S, Longitude 151° 20'E (Map)
OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety Authority
CHARACTER: Group Flashing 4 in 20 seconds
LIGHT SOURCE: 120V, 1,000 Watt, Quartz Halogen Lamp
POWER SOURCE: Mains Power, Stand-by Diesel
INTENSITY: 75,000 cd
ELEVATION: 113 metres
RANGE: 19 nautical miles
HEIGHT: 29.75 metres
Ein schöner, sehr hoch gelegener Leuchtturm weit im äußersten Norden Sydneys, in Palm Beach. Der Turm ist nach einem anstrengenden Aufstieg in etwa 45 Minuten vom Parkplatz am Strand aus zu erreichen.
Es ist der dritte, auf dem autralischen Festland errichtete Leuchtturm und ging 1843 in Betrieb.
Detailliertere Infos und historische Bilder gibt’s hier.
Eine Auswahl der vielen, kleinen “Channel Marks”, die im Sydney Harbour herumstehen und das Fahrwasser vom North-/ South Head in die vielen Buchten des Sydney Harbour markieren.
Kein richtiger Leuchtturm, bildet zusammen mit dem Hornby Lighthouse am gegenüberliegenden South Head die Einfahrt in den Sydney Harbour.
Ein Foto von Gary, aufgenommen in seinem Boot.
Formerly Pinchgut Island
Sydney Harbour
1841: 1855-57 George barney (RE)
One of the last Martello Towers to be built in the world, following their proliferation in southern England after the design’s defensive capabilities had been proven at Cap Mortella, Corsica, in 1794.
The tower was built to defend Sydney against a possible attack by Russian warships, which never eventuated. Built from 8,000 tonnes of sandstone quarried near Kurraba Point, Neutral Bay, it was named after Sir William
Denison, then Governor of New South Wales. By the time the fort was completed, it was redundant.
The tower’s gunroom still has three 8-inch muzzle-loading cannons positioned before the stonework was completed in 1857.
Due to the narrow passages leading to the gun room, the cannons cannot be removed without dismantling the stone work. The tower is serviced by supply rooms and ordnance stores. When a Japanese submarine entered the harbour in May 1942
(passing through the anti-submarine nets) it was fired upon by the American cruiser USS Chicago. A secondary salvo hit the Martello tower, causing minor, but still visible damage.