Tasman Island Lighthouse

Infobox_Lighthouse


caption = Tasman Island Lighthouse
location = Tasman Island, south-eastern Tasmania, Australia
coordinates =
yearbuilt = 1906
yearlit =
automated = 1976
yeardeactivated = No
foundation =
construction = Cast Iron Segments
shape = Conical
marking = White
height = 29 m
elevation = 276 m
lens =
currentlens =
intensity = 63,000 cd
range = convert|39|nmi|0|m
characteristic = Fl.(1) 7.5s
fogsignal =
admiralty =K3614
NGA =6716
ARLHS =AUS-160

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 island is now part of the Tasman National Park. [http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/TAS/Tasman%20Island/Tasman%20Island.htm Lighthouses of Australia: Tasman Island Lighthouse] ] The lighthouse and associated structures, such as the keepers’ cottages, are listed on Australia’s Register of the National Estate. [ [http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/places/commonwealth/tas.html#tas Commonwealth heritage places in Tasmania: Tasman Island Lighthouse] ] 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.cite web|url=http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/tas.htm|author=Rowlett, Russ|title=The Lighthouse Directory|accessdate=25 September|accessyear=2008]

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