Section 1888 - Table Cape Lighthouse Heritage Management Plan 2022 - Chance Bros part spherical dome of copper sheets lapped and screwed to ribs. | Zoe
1888 Chance Bros part spherical dome of copper sheets lapped and screwed to ribs.
Ribs – Chance Bros cast iron radial ribs.
Inner skin – none.
Ventilator – drum type with direction pointers attached but no wind vane.
Lightning conductor – vertical pole on centre of ventilator, extending the direction pointer support.
Gutter – polygonal fabricated gutter attached to ring of cast iron pieces bolted together.
External ladder – three handholds fixed to outside of roof; other handholds fixed around roof below the ventilator; one circular handrail attached to top of ventilator drum.
Drip tray – copper dish suspended under ventilator.
| Finish: | painted |
The lantern roof is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criteron a).
The lantern roof contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).
Lighthouse feature: Lantern glazing
Photograph showing gutter of lantern room roof. Glazing panes fitted underneath.Photograph showing lantern room glazing panes arranged into three tiers. A prismatic lens can be seen sitting behind glazing.Photograph showing glazing pane fitted into astragal of lantern room. Prismatic lens can be seen behind pane, and fields are seen below in the background. Photograph showing handhold fitted to glazing astragals of lantern room. Prismatic lens can be seen behind glazing panes.
1888 Chance Bros, polygonal in form.
Panes – flat trapezoidal glass, three tier.
Astragals – Chance Bros vertical astragals of rectangular section iron, bolted to gutter ring at top, and to lantern base below. Horizontal astragals of triangular section.
Downpipes – none.
Handholds – two cast metal handholds bolted to each vertical astragals, except where downpipes are/were fitted.
Finish
astragals and glazing strips painted
Condition
intact and sound
Integrity
high
Significance
high
Maintenance
keep in service, reglaze as necessaryprepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works
none
The lantern glazing is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a)
The lantern glazing contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).
Chance Bros, cast iron lattice floor panels supported on solid cast iron brackets bolted to the top of the lantern base.
Ladder – fixed ladder with cast iron treads on wrought iron strings.
The internal catwalk is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
Lighthouse feature: External catwalk
Photograph showing white, curved lattice floor panels fitted to external lantern room walls. Ocean can be seen in background. Photograph showing underside of white, curved lattice floor panels fitted with ornate brackets to external lantern room walls.
1888 Chance Bros, cast iron lattice floor panels supported on openwork cast iron brackets bolted to lantern base.
Handrail – recent stainless steel tubular handrail on rectangular section stanchions, bolted to floor panels.
Finish
handrail and stanchions bare: stainless steelother parts: painted
Condition
intact and sound
Integrity
high
Significance
high
Maintenance
keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works
none
The external catwalk is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
1888 Chance Bros, cylindrical in form. Curved panels of cast iron bolted together with flanged joints.
Internal lining – curved iron plates screwed to the outer cast iron panels.
Vents – round air inlets in the middle of exterior of each panel. Large copper alloy circular regulators below internal catwalk and small ones above.
Door – Chance Bros iron door. No internal frame or lining. Copper alloy hinges. Original copper alloy rim lock still in use, with bar handles inside and out. Recent rubber door seals.
The lantern base is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
Slate slab floor, continues with balcony floor, supported on the top of the tower walls and on rolled iron beams.
The lantern floor is an historic and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
Lighthouse feature: Lens assembly
Photograph showing illuminated lantern house at dusk. Light shines from lens contained behind glazing panes. Photograph showing inside of large prismatic lens. A small pedestal with LED light source fitted at top stands in centre of lens.
1888 Chance Bros 700mm focal radius (2nd order) fixed (non-rotating) lens assembly of glass and gunmetal, with array of reflecting prisms on the landward side.
Condition
intact and sound
Integrity
high
Significance
high
Maintenance
keep in service, clean at normal intervals
Rectification works
none
The lens assembly is both an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
The lens asembly contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).
Chance Bros cast iron pedestal (with 1887 maker’s plate) and circular platform.
Finish
painted
Condition
intact and sound
Integrity
high
Significance
high
Maintenance
keep in service, prepare and repaint pedestal at normal intervals
Rectification works
none
The pedestal is both an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
Lighthouse feature: Balcony floor
Photograph showing underside of white lantern house. Curved balcony floor bolted to tower wall.Photograph showing curved balcony floor bolted to brackets attached to tower wall. Photograph showing curved, grey balcony floor with yellow trip marker painted over conduit. Stainless steel balustrade and mesh are fitted to outer edge of balcony floor. Photograph showing curved, grey balcony floor. Stainless steel balustrade and mesh are fitted to outer edge of balcony floor.
1888 slate slab floor, continuous with lantern floor, supported by the top of the tower wall and by cast iron brackets and wrought iron fascia.
Finish
painted
Condition
intact and sound
Integrity
high
Significance
high
Maintenance
keep in service, maintain joint sealsprepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works
none
Heritage significance: high
The balcony floor is both an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
Lighthouse feature: Balcony balustrade
Photograph showing curved balcony balustrade and mesh fitted to outer edge of balcony floor. Photograph showing curved balcony balustrade and mesh fitted to outer edge of balcony floor. Photograph showing curved balcony balustrade and mesh fitted to outer edge of balcony floor.
Recent stainless steel balustrade with four tubular rails welded to tubular stanchions. Recent stainless steel mesh and frame attached to balustrade for public safety.
Finish
bare stainless steel
Condition
intact and sound
Integrity
high
Significance
high
Maintenance
keep in service, monitor condition
Rectification works
none
The balcony balustrade is an essential part of the lighthouse (criterion a).
Lighthouse feature: Walls
Photograph showing white lighthouse tower against blue sky. Three windows are set deep into the curved walls. Photograph showing underside of white lantern house and balcony floor. Photograph showing curved, red brick walls. Two window ledges are set into the walls. Photograph showing curved, red brick walls. A grey spiral staircase is fixed to the walls and curved up to a higher level.
1888 brick walls, built with the internal face plumb so that the internal volume is of constant diameter.
Finish
external: paintedinternal: most paintwork removed by abrasive blasting
Condition
minor erosion of internal surface by abrasive blastingotherwise intact and sound
Integrity
high
Significance
high
Maintenance
keep in service, prepare and paint at normal intervalsmonitor condition of pointing and brickwork
Rectification works
none
The tower walls are an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
The height of the tower walls contribute to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).
Lighthouse feature: Windows
Photograph showing white lighthouse tower against blue sky. Three windows are set deep into the tower walls. Photograph showing window and ledge set deep into painted brick wall. Photograph showing window set into red brick wall.
Original window openings with recent stainless steel frames built into brickwork, with fixed glazing.
| Finish | frames: painted outside, bare metal insideglass: clear |
| Significance | moderate |
Heritage significance: Moderate
The window openings are an original part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
Lighthouse feature: Door
Photograph showing entry door of white lighthouse tower. Three grey steps lead to door. Photograph showing three grey steps at base of lighthouse tower entry door.
1888 door opening.
Inner door – recent timber framed, braced and sheeted door, hung in timber door frame with fixed glass fanlight. Recent cylinder dead locking rimlock. Three recent heavy strap hinges. Stainless steel plate around keyhole.
Outer door – welded steel grille door, with welded mesh infill, hung in welded steel frame with fixed grille above transom. Secured with pad bolt.
Entry steps – three concrete entry steps. Steps and landing were demolished and reconstructed in 2011 as previous steps had varying height risers and were not suitable for tourist access.
| Condition | sound |
The tower door is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
Lighthouse feature: Intermediate floors
Photograph showing internal view of lighthouse tower. Several grey slate landings fitted inside curved, red brick tower, connected by grey spiral staircase. Photograph showing underside of slate floor landing, supported by iron beams and fitted into curved, red brick tower walls.
Three 1888 part floors forming stair landings. Slate floor slabs supported on rolled steel beams built into the tower walls.
The intermediate floors are an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
1888 geometric stair with cast iron treads/risers attached to curved iron plate fixed to the tower wall, and wrought iron handrail and stanchions. Curved iron supported set into the tower walls support each flight at mid span.
The stairs are an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
Lighthouse feature: Ground floor
Photograph showing rounded ground floor of lighthouse tower. Grey spiral staircase descends to floor along outer edge. Photograph showing rounded grey floor of lighthouse tower. Photograph showing underside of ground floor inside lighthouse tower. Photograph showing rounded, grey ground floor of lighthouse tower, with entry door leading outside.
1888 suspended concrete floor slab with domed soffit.
Finish
bare concrete
Condition
intact and sound
Integrity
high
Significance
high
Maintenance
keep in service, clean at normal intervals
Rectification works
none
The ground floor is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
Lighthouse feature: Basement
Photograph showing basement door at base of lighthouse tower. Painted steel grille covers door. Photograph showing a variety of cabinets housing operational equipment.
1888 lower level space, not connected with the main tower interior. Back-up power supply and electrical control equipment is stored on this level.
Inner door – timber framed and sheeted door, hung in timber door frame.
Outer door – welded steel grille door with mesh infill, hung in welded steel frame.
Windows – 1888 window openings, fitted with recent fixed metal louvres.
Finish
tower walls: base brick (abrasive blasting)concrete floor: bareceiling: painted (soffit of ground floor above)
Condition
sound
Integrity
high
Significance
high
Maintenance
keep in service, maintain painted parts
Rectification works
none
The basement is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
The basement’s below-ground-level position is unique to the lighthouse (criterion d).
Lighthouse feature: Apron paving
Photograph showing grassy perimeter around base of lighthouse tower.Photograph showing rounded base of lighthouse tower.
1888 cast concrete paving border around lighthouse perimeter.
| Finish | trowelled bare concrete |
| Condition | intact and sound with minor crack visible |
| Maintenance | keep in service, maintain and monitor for further cracks |
The apron paving is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criteiron a).
1888 semi-circular wall of rock-faced stone. Rendered and painted coping course. Balustrade of iron pipe rails and stanchions, painted. Recent stainless steel mesh and frame attached to balustrade for public safety.
Heritage significance: high
The retaining wall is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
The layout of the retaining wall is a feature unique to the lighthouse (criterion d).
The retaining wall contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).
Lighthouse feature: Bridge
Photograph showing bridge access leading to upper lighthouse entry door.Photograph showing precast concrete slab bridge leading to upper lighthouse entry door. Photograph showing underside of precast concrete slab bridge fixed to edge of retaining wall.
Rolled steel beams supporting precast concrete floor slabs, with balustrade of iron pipe rails and stanchions.
Recent stainless steel mesh and frame attached to balustrade for public safety.
Condition
sound
Integrity
high
Significance
form and balustrade: highother parts: moderate
Maintenance
keep in service, maintain painted partsmonitor condition of concrete panels
Rectification works
none
Parts of the bridge are original and essential features of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criterion a).
The form and layout of the bridge is a feature unique to the lighthouse (criterion d).
The bridge contributes to the aesthetic value of the lighthouse (criterion e).
4.2 Related object and associated artefacts
There are currently no AMSA registered artefacts stored on this site.
4.3 Comparative analysis
The closest lighthouse resembling that of Table Cape lighthouse is Mersey Bluff Lighthouse (first lit 1889). Located approximately 74 km east of Table Cape along the norther coastline of Tasmania, Mersey Bluff Lighthouse was similarly designed by Huckson & Hutchinson. Its tower was also constructed by Duff Bros. Co., the same company to construct Table Cape’s lantern house. Similarly, both towers were constructed of brick despite Table Cape’s upper section being of steel sourced from England. Both sites were automated in 1920.
Image unavailable in extracted textPhotograph showing Mersey Bluff Lighthouse - a white lighthouse with red vertical stripes against blue sky. Photograph showing Table Cape Lighthouse - a white lighthouse against blue sky.