Cape Wickham Lighthouse
Cape Wickham Lighthouse has a focal height of 85 metres, a tower height of 48 metres and a range of 24 nautical miles. It was built in 1861.
- Focal height
- 85 metres
- Tower height
- 48 metres
- Range
- 24 nautical miles
- Built
- 1861
- Automated
- 1918
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 10s.
- Coordinates
- -39.58853, 143.94297
The Cape Wickham Lighthouse is located on King Island in Tasmania, Australia. It was built in 1861 and stands at a height of 48m. The lighthouse can be found at coordinates -39.588528, 143.942972.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 85 metres. The light has a range of 24 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 10s. It was automated in 1918. It is managed by {{nowrap|[[Australian Maritime Safety Authority]]}}.
Details
- Name
- Cape Wickham Lighthouse
- Marking
- white tower and lantern
- Range Nm
- 24
- Year Built
- 1861
- Description
- In the 1920s, it was determined that it was no longer necessary for the light to be staffed on a full-time basis, and automation systems were added to the lighthouse. At this time, a number of the surrounding buildings were also demolished, including the superintendent's residence. The lighthouse continued to be looked after by the lighthouse keeper from nearby Currie.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Light Source
- {{convert|1000|W}}<br/>{{convert|120|eV}}<br/>[[Tungsten]] Halogen Lamp
- Image Caption
- The lighthouse in 1887
- Location Text
- [[King Island (Tasmania)|King Island]]<br>[[Tasmania]]<br> [[Australia]]
- Focal Height M
- 85
- Managing Agent
- {{nowrap|[[Australian Maritime Safety Authority]]}}
- Tower Height M
- 48
- Year Automated
- 1918
- Heritage Status
- [[Commonwealth Heritage List|Commonwealth Heritage Register]]
- Intensity Candelas
- 550,000 [[Candela|cd]]
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 10s.
- Construction Material
- stone tower