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The Cape Sorell Lighthouse is a heritage-listed[2] lighthouse that is located on Cape Sorell in the West Coast region of Tasmania, Australia. The lighthouse is situated approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of Strahan.

Cape Sorell Lighthouse

Location	Tasmania Australia
Coordinates	42°11′52.4″S 145°10′09.0″E[1]
Tower
Constructed	1899 (1899)
Construction	brick tower
Automated	1971 (1971)
Height	40 metres (130 ft)
Shape	conical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower and lantern dome, grey lantern
Power source	solar power
Heritage	Australian Heritage Register
Light
Focal height	51 metres (167 ft) AHD
Intensity	white: 208,000 cp, red: 83,000 cp[2]
Range	white: 32 kilometres (20 mi), red: 19 kilometres (12 mi)[2]
Characteristic	Fl (2) 15s.

Constructed[3] and first lit in 1899,[4][5] the 40-metre-high (130 ft) lighthouse is the only structure remaining from a brick complex of tower, three houses and engine room, except for the foundation remnants of the three keepers' residences.[2][6]

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 with a white light intensity of 208,000 candlepower, visible for 32 kilometres (20 mi) and the red, of 83,000 candlepower, visible for 19 kilometres (12 mi).[2]

Initially fed by vapourised kerosene, the station was automated in 1971[7] and in 1998, the light was converted to solar power.[8]

Further automation occurred in 2012.[9]

See also

• History of Tasmania
• List of lighthouses in Tasmania

References

External links

• Australian Maritime Safety Authority

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