Greencape Lighthouse
Panoramic views of coastline where many ships were wrecked in the 19th century. There is also the graveyard and Memorial to the 'Ly-ee-Moon' Disaster. The Area is popular with scuba divers.
Perched on the edge of a Peninsula, Green Cape was first described by Matthew Flinders in February 1798 when he passed it in the colonial schooner "Francis" on his way south to the Furneaux Islands to rescue the crew and cargo of the "Sydney Cove".
In 1880 the decision to construct a lighthouse gained momentum being part of a plan to illuminate the more treacherous parts of the Australian coastline. Plans were prepared by the NSW Colonial Architect, James Barnet, for a stone lighthouse and rubble quarters.
At the time of building it was the largest mass concrete structure in New South Wales and at 29m, it is the tallest of the three concrete lighthouses designed by Colonial Architect James Barnet. It has a distinctive design and with its square base merging into an octagonal form above, it is a break from the traditional circular tower found at many other light stations.
The light was first illuminated on November 1st, 1883. Ironically and tragically the vessel "Ly-ee-moon" struck a reef off the Cape and sank in May 1886 claiming 71 lives. You will find the Ly-ee-moon cemetery near the light station.
Guided public tours are available on site most days at 1pm and 3pm (ring to confirm). Tours provide an insight into the fascinating history of the lighthouse and the people who lived and worked there.
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