So what do the historical maps tell us?

Well, Matthew Flinders named it "Point Lowly" in 1802 when he charted the coast. (See below) See the 1839 John Arrowsmith map of South Australia here. 1959 map can be seen here. 1963 Map here and the 1974 map of the "Apporaches to Whyalla and Port Pirie" here. 2009 residents protest map presented to the Geographical Names Unit here.

Lights back on

The Whyalla Council has turn the Point Lowly Lighthouse light back on with a dimmer yellow light