Tasman Island Lighthouse

Tasman Island Lighthouse

Tasman Island Lighthouse
Tasman Island Lighthouse
Tasmania
Location Tasman Island
south-eastern Tasmania
Australia
Coordinates 43°14′22.1″S 148°00′18.3″E / 43.239472°S 148.005083°E / -43.239472; 148.005083Coordinates: 43°14′22.1″S 148°00′18.3″E / 43.239472°S 148.005083°E / -43.239472; 148.005083
Year first constructed 1906
Automated 1976
Construction cast iron segments
Tower shape tapered cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower and lantern
Height 29 metres (95 ft)
Focal height 276 metres (906 ft)
Light source solar power
Intensity 63,000 cd
Range 39 nautical miles (72 km; 45 mi)
Characteristic Fl W 7.5s.
Admiralty number K3614
NGA number 6716
ARLHS number AUS-160
Managing agent Australian Maritime Safety Authority[1]

The Tasman Island Lighthouse is on Tasman Island off the coast of south-eastern Tasmania, Australia. It was one of the most isolated lighthouses in Australia. It was built in 1906, automated in 1976 and demanned in 1977.

The original lens for the Tasman Island Lighthouse on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum

The components of the cast iron lighthouse were prefabricated in England and hauled piece by piece up the 250 metre high cliffs before assembly. The island is now part of the Tasman National Park.[2] The lighthouse and associated structures, such as the keepers’ cottages, are listed on Australia’s Register of the National Estate.[3] The original first order Fresnel lens by Chance Brothers can be seen on display at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, the original lantern is stored at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania in Hobart.[4]




See also

References

  1. ↑ Tasman Island Lighthouse] Lighthouses of Australia Inc.
  2. ↑ "Tasman Island Lighthouse". Lighthouses of Tasmania. Lighthouses of Australia Inc.
  3. ↑ Commonwealth heritage places in Tasmania: Tasman Island Lighthouse
  4. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Australia: Tasmania". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 5 July 2011.


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