Cape Sorell Lighthouse
| Location | NW of Macquarie Harbour entrance |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42°12′38″S 145°03′40″E / 42.21056°S 145.06111°ECoordinates: 42°12′38″S 145°03′40″E / 42.21056°S 145.06111°E |
| Year first lit | 1899 |
| Tower shape | Conical |
| Markings / pattern | White |
| Focal height | 51 m |
| Characteristic | Fl. (2) 15 s |
| Admiralty number | K3660 |
| NGA number | 6892 |
| ARLHS number | AUS-046 |
Cape Sorell Lighthouse on Cape Sorell in Tasmania is on the Australian Heritage Register.[1] It was inaugurated in 1899. The light characteristic is a group of two flashes that occurs every fifteen seconds, its focal plane is at 51 metres (167 ft) above sea level. Originally, the site had a number of keeper's houses which were torn down though in 1988.[2]
References
- ↑ "Entry AHD13246". Australian Heritage Database. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.]
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Australia: Tasmania". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.