Address & Contact
Lighthouse St
Currie TAS 7256
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Web: https://lighthouses.org.au/tas/currie-lighthouse
The Currie Harbour
Lighthouse on King Island had its light turned off in 1989, however after much agitation and lobbying the dormant light was reignited in 1995.History
Constructed in 1879 and first lit in 1880, the Currie Harbour is a screw-pile foundation design. The entire assembly, 312 pieces, was pre-fabricated in England by Chance Bros, and is of wrought iron and a cast iron base. The cylinder in the centre has 90 spiral steps.In 1899, a 1st order revolving lens with an oil wick lamp was installed.
In 1923, the oil lamp was replaced by a pressure kerosene burner with an incandescent mantle.
In 1940, the existing 4th order lens was installed.
In 1941, the original light apparatus replaced by an acetylene gas burner.
In 1957, the light was connect to electric mains power.
The light continued in operation until 1989 when it was turned off.