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On October 15, 1874, lighthouse keeper William R. Russell lit the oil lamp inside the new, first-order Fresnel lens for the first time. He most likely walked to the tower from his residence at the old, St. Augustine Light Station, upon which the sea was rapidly encroaching. The lens is 9-feet tall, and Russell would have had to climb inside it to light the lamps. Read more history about the St. Augustine Lighthouse at staugustinelighthouse.peg 📷: @demdixon_ #staugustinelighthouse #drone #reels

It’s the tallest lighthouse on mainland Australia and an absolute must-see attraction when visiting The Margaret River Region 🌟��The historic Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is situated at the most south-westerly point of Australia, at the tip of a spectacular peninsula - where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. 🌊�Take a trip through maritime history and learn how this famous landmark was constructed from local limestone in 1895, and is still a vital working lighthouse for vessels navigating the tre