Currie Lighthouse

The Currie Lighthouse is located in Currie, King Island, Tasmania, Australia. It was built in 1879 following agitation by Archibald Currie and others for a lighthouse at Currie Harbour. The lighthouse was planned and fabricated by Chance Brothers in Smethwick, England, and then shipped to Tasmania to be erected. It stands 21 meters tall and has a square pyramidal shape with a central cylinder balcony and lantern.

The lighthouse has a white tower and lantern, and its focal height is 46 meters above sea level. It has a range of 22 nautical miles and a characteristic of flashing white every 6.5 seconds. The lighthouse was deactivated from 1989 to 1995 but is now active again. The adjacent keeper's house was turned into a museum in 1980. The lighthouse is managed by the King Island Council.

The Currie Lighthouse has an interesting history, having been built to serve the needs of the local community. It was an important aid to navigation for many years, and its history is now preserved as part of the museum. The lighthouse is also listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register, recognizing its significance as a historic landmark in Tasmania. Today, it remains an important part of the island's heritage and a notable landmark for visitors to King Island.

Light and tower

It has a square pyramidal tower with central [[Cylinder (geometry)|cylinder]] balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of wrought iron skeletal. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 46 metres. Its light characteristic is Fl W 6.5s. It is managed by [[King Island Council]].

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