FOSSIL Member Stories
Shipwrecks – 18 ships have been lost near the Solitary Islands
Shipwrecks of the Solitary Islands The South Solitary light could be seen twenty-one nautical miles away in clear weather. What a comfort it must have been to ships, wending their way up and down the coast, to see that friendly light. But clear weather is by no means...
Do you have a story to share about the history of the South Solitary Island Lighthouse?
First Head Keeper appointed and Light first exhibited
First known helicopter lands on the island
Lighthouse automated and all residents leave.
New home for the lighthouse optic at the jetty foreshores
First Order Chance Brothers Optic finds its home at the Jetty Foreshores
The new home for the 143 year old First Order Chance Brothers optic from South Solitary Island Lighthouse will soon attract thousands to the Jetty Foreshores to see this iconic piece of Coffs Harbour’s and Australia’s maritime history.
Keep an eye out for news of events planned surrounding the official opening.
