Nobbys

These set of photos are for fellow blipper Brendie who has been wanting me to show more of Nobbys since I started blipping. So at a great deal of physical exertions upon my arthritic joints I went for a walk along breakwater and took this blip of the back of it. I will return and do an evening shot as it is very well lit up. I have included further shots of the lighthouse proper including the lens you can just about see the reflector. There are also shot of accommodation for the 3 lighthouse keepers that were employed.A little bit of info from Wiki
The first beacon in the area was an open coal fire set on Signal Head, with a range of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi). This was changed in 1821 to a large metal device burning oil, which was visible for 12 kilometres (7.5 mi), but shortly reverted to coal as the oil system was not reliable.
By 1846 Nobbys Head, originally a small islet more than 60 metres (200 ft) high, was connected to the mainland with a causeway. The island was reduced in height to improve the sailing conditions and to accommodate a lighthouse and signal station, built in 1858. The lighthouse was designed by Alexander Dawson. The original light had an intensity of 20,000 cd and was attended by three lighthouse keepers.
In 1934 the light was electrified and automated.
The current light source is a 120 volt 1,000-watt (1.3 hp), quartz halogen lamp and the power source is mains electricity with a diesel generator as backup. Currently at the site are three one-story keeper's houses, a three-story signal station, and other buildings housing the port watch. The entire station is floodlit at night.