Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271:reg:2019:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01271
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2019 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 46603–47969

and suitable nature, and a vessel maintaining a depth of over 30 fathoms will pass at least 2 miles of Cape Byron and well clear of all dangers.
RECOMMENDED: The power of the light be increased from 145,000 c.p. to 545,000 c.p., and economy effected in the consumption of oil, by installing a 55 mm incandescent mantles. Illuminant, vaporized kerosene.

   19  Brewis, C.R.W., Lighting of the East Coast of Australia: Cape Moreton to Gabo Island (Including Coast of New South Wales), (1913). Page 12.

Alterations to the light

 Major alterations made to the Cape Byron Light are listed below:

Date                            Alteration

31 Jul 1905
Occulting mechanism removed –
light's character altered.
                               6-wick burner removed, 55 mm IOV kerosene-powered light installed.
24 Mar 1914                    Intensity: 545,000 candlepower.
                               3 x 55 mm incandescent kerosene
Aug 1922                       burner installed.
                               Intensity: 1,000,000 candlepower.
                               Light converted from kerosene to electricity.
28 Aug 1959                    Intensity: 3,000,000 candlepower.
                               100V 2250W Tungsten halogen
Prior to 1974                  globe installed.
                               Intensity: 2,200,000 candlepower.