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°ECoordinates: 43°14′22.1″S 148°00′18.3″E / 43.239472°S 148.005083°E
Year first constructed	1906
Automated	1976
Construction	cast Iron segments
Tower shape	conical frustum 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	FI 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 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]

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

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.