Cape Northumberland
The current Cape Northumberland tower was rebuilt further inland, as the first was in danger of falling into the sea
Department Of Transport Australia
CAPE NORTHUMBERLAND LIGHTHOUSE
The lighthouse was completed and the kerosene light was first lit on 1st May 1882. It was attended by lightkeepers until 1980 when the light was converted to automatic operation. The range of the light is 23 NM.
This plaque commemorates a century of service to shipping and it is placed here in tribute to those lightkeepers and mechanics whose work in maintaining this lighthouse has ensured the safety of lives at sea
Unveiled by Mr A Borkus Regional Engineer for Marine Navigational Aids in South Australia and the Northern Territory on this 2nd of May 1982.
(Inscription from the plaque at the base of the tower)
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| Technical / Historical Details |
| Nearest Town | Port McDonnell | Height - Elevation | 17.1m (56ft) - 44.8m (147ft) |
| Lat/Long: | 38°03.3'S 140°40.2'E | Lantern | |
| Construction | White tower, red band | Lens | |
| Built | 1882 | Character | Fl.W. period 5s |
| First Lit | | Range NM | 20W |
| Automated | 1980 | | |
| De-activated | | Open | No |
| Architect | | Access | No |
| Reference | 8076 K 2132 | Accommodation | No |
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