Cape Sorell Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Tasmania, Australia
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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.
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| Location | Tasmania Australia |
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| Coordinates | 42°11′52.4″S 145°10′09.0″E[1] |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1899 |
| Construction | brick tower |
| Automated | 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 | |
| Range |
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| 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]
