Imperieuse Reef

(on Cunningham Isle, Rowley Shoals)

Admiralty Reference # 1674
1960, 1970 - present

Photo by Ralph Meakins pre 1971

Photo by Lyndon O'Grady

The Stainless steel rocket shaped tower above was errected in 1970 and replaced a previous light on a simple square framework tower which was originally built in 1960. The same design has been used for a smaller version of the rocket tower on Pelsaert Island within the Houtman Abrohlos group of islands.

 

Photos by Ralph Meakins

 

There has been substantial erosion and movement of the sands within the reef area over the last 35 years.

 

Rowley Shoals Marine Park : CALM Nature Base

Rowley Shoals Marine Park  Management Plan

 

 More from the Ralph Meakins Collection

 

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