Deal Island Lighthouse

Deal Island Lighthouse has a focal height of 305 metres and a tower height of 22 metres. It was built in 1848.

Focal height
305 metres
Tower height
22 metres
Built
1848
Automated
1921
Light characteristic
Fl (3) W 20s.
Coordinates
-39.49431, 147.32253
Deal Island Lighthouse

The Deal Island Lighthouse is located in Australia, specifically on Deal Island in Tasmania. It was built in 1848 and has a tower height of 22m, with a focal height of 305m. The lighthouse can be found at coordinates -39.494306, 147.322528.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of granite. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 305 metres. Its light characteristic is Fl (3) W 20s. It carries a 1st order Fresnel lens. It was automated in 1921. It is managed by [[Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service]].

Details

Marking
white tower and lantern
Lens Type
1st order Fresnel lens
Year Built
1848
Description
The '''Deal Island Lighthouse''' is an inactive lighthouse located on Deal Island which makes part of the Kent Group National Park, Tasmania, Australia.
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Location Text
[[Deal Island (Tasmania)|Deal Island]]<br>[[Tasmania]]<br> [[Australia]]
Focal Height M
305
Managing Agent
[[Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service]]
Tower Height M
22
Year Automated
1921
Year Deactivated
1992
Light Characteristic
Fl (3) W 20s.
Construction Material
granite tower