 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: The Derwent Light or Iron Pot Light was Tasmania's first lighthouse. Its construction was spurred on by the wreck of the HOPE in 1827 and the BOMBAY in 1830. A temporary structure built in 1832 was replaced the following year by John Lee Archer's unusual oblong structure. It had 9 burners which used 3 gallons of sperm whale oil each night. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: Derwent Lighthouse Subjects: places & structures Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL109 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Maritime Museum of Tasmania. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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