Citadel Island Lighthouse
Citadel Island Lighthouse was the first automatic acetylene light installed by the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service
History
First lit in 1913 it was removed and replaced by a GRP cabinet and the light converted to solar power in 1982
The old lantern was dismantled and removed to Port Albert, where it was restored for display at the Port Albert Maritime Museum in 2004.
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| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Cape Schanck | Cape Schanck Access Rd, Cape Schanck VIC 3939, Australia | Cape Schanck |
Cliffy Island | Victoria, Australia | Cliffy Island |
South East Point (Wilsons Promontory) | Unnamed Road, Wilsons Promontory VIC 3960, Australia | South East Point (Wilsons Promontory) |
Cape Liptrap | 755 Cape Liptrap Rd, Tarwin Lower VIC 3956, Australia | Cape Liptrap |
Citadel Island | Citadel Island, Victoria, Australia | Citadel Island |
Deal Island | Unnamed Road, Tasmania 7255, Australia | Deal Island |
Keepers
We need your help in compiling a list of keepers for this lighthouse. If you have any information then send it to keeper@lighthouses.org.au.
Please include this lighthouse’s name, the keepers full name and what years they were keepers. Also include the same information for any other lights they were on.
Technical Details
| First Exhibited | 1913 |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Lat: 39° 06.8940' S Long: 146° 14.1970' E |
| Original Optic | |
| Current Optic | Vega VRB-25 |
| Automated | Built as an unmanned light |
| Construction | Double height size 3 GRP hut |
| Height | 4 m |
| Elevation | 117 m |
| Range | Nom: 17 NM Geo: 27 NM |
| Character | Fl. W. (2) in 15 s |
| Intensity | 39,381 cd |
| Light Source | 12V 35W C8 Halogen |
| Power Source | Solar Conversion: 1982 |
| Operator | AMSA |
| Notes | As at Dec 2014 |
NB: Information is historical data and is not for navigational purposes.
Access
The tower is not open to the public. No tours are available.
Museum
The Port Albert Maritime Museum is not open every day and the visitors are advised to check by phoning (03) 5183 2520