Model of the Busselton Lighthouse
Model of Old Busselton Lighthouse which was made from timbers from the old Busselton Jetty
In early 1873 a lighthouse was erected seaward of what is now the Queen Street and Marine Terrace intersection to serve the Busselton Jetty. It was built by local carpenter Charles Keyser of timber supplied from the Lockeville-Ballarat Timber Company at Wonnerup. The lighthouse stood 70 feet high and the kerosene lamp was visible for 21 miles. From under the beams hung a ships bell which was rung to announce the arrival of a ship in port.
Lighthouse Dimensions
The vertical piles were 53 feet long and horizontal beams were12 feet 6 inches long.
Width at base was 19 foot and width at top 8.
The lighthouse was demolished in 1933 and a smaller beacon was installed at the end of the Jetty, which by that time had reached its maximum length.
Details
Details
The light that was used in the lighthouse can be viewed in the Marine room in the Museum.
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