Citadel Island Lighthouse

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Citadel Island Lighthouse
LocationBass Strait
13 km SW of
Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory
Australia
Coordinates39°06′54″S 146°14′13″E / 39.11500°S 146.23694°E / -39.11500; 146.23694Coordinates: 39°06′54″S 146°14′13″E / 39.11500°S 146.23694°E / -39.11500; 146.23694
Tower
Constructed1913 (first)
Constructionfiberglass tower (current)
Height2 metres (6.6 ft)
Light
First lit1982 (current)
Deactivated1982 (first)
Focal height117 metres (384 ft)
Range32 kilometres (20 mi)

Citadel Island Lighthouse was built in 1913.[1] In 1982, it was replaced by a GRP cabinet while the light was converted to solar power. The old lantern was dismantled in 1992 and removed to Port Albert, where it was restored for display at the in 2004.

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Notes[]

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Australia: Tasmania". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 December 2015.

References[]

  • Ibbotson, John (2004). Lighthouses of Australia. Images from the end of an era. Surrey Hills, VIC 3127: Australian Lighthouse Traders. p. 82. ISBN 0-646-41674-X.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  • "Citadel Island lighthouse restored". John Ibbotson. Lighthouses of Australia. Archived from the original on 16 May 2008. Retrieved 18 March 2010.


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