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Gellibrand Pile Light

Location

Hobsons Bay, off shore from Point Gellibrand, WILLIAMSTOWN VIC 3016 - Property No B3579

File Number

B3597

Level

Demolished/Removed

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B3597 Gellibrand Pile Light
[2/2]
B3597 Gellibrand Pile Light

Statement of Significance

File note: Erected in 1906 to replace an earlier lightship, the Gellibrand Pile Light was struck by the Melbourne Trader on the 21st June 1976. As it hadbecome a shipping harzard itset laight and burntby thePublic Works Department on the 23rd June 1976.

The Public Works Departmentsubsequently salvaged, restoredand donated the top sectionto the Melbourne Maritime Museum.

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