Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00060:reg:1892:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00060
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1892 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 37690–38680

An acetylene Morse lamp is required to facilitate communication with passing vessels – necessary in case of emergency.
       RECOMMENDED.-
       (a)     The light be given a distinctive character, by inserting a revolving cylinder, actuated by
       clockwork mechanism (to be wound every sixteen hours), thus converting the light from fixed to flashing. Light characteristic – one flash of one second duration every six
       seconds.
       (b)     The power of the light be increased from 20,000 to 100,000 c.p., and economy effected
       in the consumption of oil by installing an 85 mm. incandescent mantle; illuminant, vapourized kerosene.
       (c)     Acetylene Morse lamp be provided.

Alterations to the light
Owing to changes in lighthouse technology over the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, the Goose Island light underwent a number of alterations following its construction in 1846. (See appendix 4. for Goose Island's current light details)

Date           Alterations