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Breaksea lighthouse gets annual tidy up

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Albany’s Breaksea Island lighthouse underwent maintenance work by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority last month.

Originally built in 1858 by convicts, the lighthouse was replaced in 1901 and has since undergone numerous renovations.

The lighthouse was constructed in 1901.
Camera IconThe lighthouse was constructed in 1901.

An AMSA spokesman said the recent upkeep involved a variety of jobs, with a helicopter used to access the island.

“Breaksea Island lighthouse received its annual maintenance service at the start of October,” he said. “The maintenance included power supply and light maintenance, structure maintenance, internal and external corrosion control and surface coating repairs.”

The spiral staircase inside the lighthouse.
Camera IconThe spiral staircase inside the lighthouse.

The island was named by English explorer George Vancouver in 1791 because of its “beaten appearance” and the protection it provided against the south-westerly winds.

Maintenance work was done to the light.
Camera IconMaintenance work was done to the light.

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