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Cape Jaffa Lighthouse [B 10946] • Photograph

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Summary

Cape Jaffa Lighthouse when it was first built 8 kms out to sea on the Margaret Brock Reef. Known as a Wells screw pile, the original structure was held secure by being screwed onto the reef's rocks. It was built with eight main rooms, being accommodation for two families. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1973 after 101 years of service.

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Physical description

Photograph; 17.4 cm x 12.3 cm

Dates / Publication details

1902

Collection

Part of Jaffa, Cape Collection

Subject

Lighthouses -- South Australia -- Jaffa, Cape

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General notes

Geospatial coordinates indicate an approximate location.

Digitisation information

Date

23/12/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,456 x 2,465 pixels (8.5 MP)

Size

25.59 MB

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