Smoky Cape was named by Captain James Cook for the native fires he could see burning on the mountain behind the cape on 13 May 1770. You may see Smoky spelt Smokey with an "e", but Cook named it without an "e" and that is how it is recognised by the Geographical Names Board of NSW. Smoky Cape Lighthouse was completed in 1891 with the expectation that Trial Bay was soon to become a busy port. The lighthouse tower is an unusual design in that it is octagonal in shape with a single story pavilion entrance, cast iron staircase and distinctive gunmetal balustrade. The original lens apparatus is still in use today although it was converted to mains power in 1962 and fully automated in 1988. The lens is a 920mm, 9 panel catadioptric lens, made from 3 tons of glass, ground into 300 prisms. The light has an intensity of 1 million candelas and a range of 26 nautical miles (48 kilometres). Have a look at the www.lighthouse.net.au and the www.seasidelights.com.au websites for more information on Smoky Cape Lighthouse. Click on the thumbnails to see a larger image or to go to the next level thumbnail gallery.

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