Cape Dombey Obelisk, Cape Dombey, Robe, SA, Australia
Posted by: 
blingg
S 37° 09.390 E 139° 44.615
54H E 388436 N 5887027
the feature used by the local council on it's stationary letterhead.
Waymark Code: WM13T7B
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 02/14/2021
Views: 1
The Red and white painted Obelisk was erected at Cape Dombey (originally named Cape Iannes)in 1852. The pyramidal Obelisk 13m high and may be seen from seaward for up to 18km. It is 30m above sea level. The obelisk was the only navigation aid for vessels entering Guichen Bay until a lighthouse was built nearby in 1972.
List: Register of the National Estate
Place ID: 8039
Place File No: 3/11/165/0009
URL database reference: [Web Link]
Status:
Registered
Year built: 1852
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