![]() Lighthouse Society if you are not already a member. Lighthouse Society to support lighthouse preservation, history, education and research. Lighthouse Society News is produced by the U.S. Submitted by Jesse Siebler, December 31, 2017 ![]() They have a website and an instagram page for those who want to follow their adventures. A second, smaller, and automated lighthouse was installed in 1996 but it is unclear whether volunteers are going to continue to work the lights on Maatsuyker Island. 1 It was the last Australian lighthouse still being officially operated by lightkeepers. The couple are really enjoying their light-keeping experience and seeking in other care-taking opportunities/employment around the world. Maatsuyker Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Maatsuyker Island, Tasmania, Australia. The couple reports they have been buffeted by gale force winds for two weeks straight in the windiest place in Australia. The lighthouse was a first-order light and the lens is still in place although it has been decommissioned and replaced by a modern light in a different location. They maintain and repair everything as needed. lighthouse keepers, who constituted the total population of the island. In addition to the tower, there are three large houses on Maatsuyker, all built in 1890/1891. Maatsuyker Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Maatsuyker Island, Tasmania, Australia. The original light assembly (prism, clockwork, astragal and copper dome) were bought from Chance Brothers of Birmingham. ![]() The tower was rendered and painted white. Completed in 1891, the tower is also unusual in that it was built with a with red brick cavity wall. They are on this isolated island for six months taking care of the station. Maatsuyker was selected in 1888 by Hobart engineer, Meech. ![]() Maatsuyker Island Lighthouse Keepers Taylor and Jesse sent along these photos of the light station they are keeping on Maatsuyker Island, Tasmania (Australia). Maatsuyker Island, Tasmania, population 2. ![]()
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