Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587:reg:1930
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01587
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1930
Character Range: 45338–46194

1930         Converted to electric operation.
13 Nov 1961  Chance Bros 1st Order double flashing lens with mercury pedestal (From Cape du Couedic lighthouse) installed in place of fixed lens. Auxiliary light discontinued.
1979-81      Mains electric with diesel backup
             Intensity: 1,200,000 cd.
23 Feb 2011  First order lens de-commissioned. Rotating lens remains operating in position but unlit – AtoN light provided by Vega VRB 25 beacon mounted on balcony handrail.
             (Action taken due to extreme loss of bird life (Short-tailed Shearwaters) from flying into the lighthouse.
             Beacon significantly lowered this loss.)

Conservation Works
The Eddystone Point lightstation has undergone a number of changes since its construction.
Date        Works Completed
1938-40     Lightning conductor installed at Eddystone Point