Goose Island
Goose Island Lighthouse was built in 1846 using convict labour. It was converted from oil to acetylene gas in 1931 and demanned.
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Technical/Historical Details
Technical / Historical Details |
Nearest Town | Bass Strait | Height - Elevation | 29.9m (98ft) - 36.0m (118ft) |
Lat/Long: | 40°18.8 147°48.1 | Lantern | First Order, 12' 4" diameter (manufacture unknown) |
Construction | White stone tower | Lens | 6 vertical panels 300 mm dia. glass parabolic reflectors |
Built | 1846 | Character | Fl.(2)W. period 10s |
First Lit | 1846 | Range NM | 18W |
Automated | 1985 Electric | | |
De-activated | | Open | No |
Architect | | Access | Boat |
Reference | 6644 K 3600 | Accommodation | No |
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