The Point Gellibrand Lighthouse was originally located off Gellibrand Point at Williamstown. The pile light was constructed in 1906, replacing the original lightship, moored there since 1859.

The light was in service until 1976, when it was struck by the Melbourne Trader ship in heavy fog and was damaged beyond repair.  The light and tower was salvaged, and the remaining base structure subsequently destroyed and replaced by a buoy. The light was dismantled and re-erected upon the tower at the Melbourne Maritime Museum, near the Yarra River, and is now under the care of the National Trust.

Sources:
* Information displays - National Trust Victoria & Melbourne Maritime Museum

Photo: The Haven Trust