Deal Island, Island in Tasmania, Australia
Deal Island is a 1,576-hectare (3,893-acre) island in Kent Group National Park, Tasmania, featuring granite cliffs, rolling hills, grasslands, and several sandy beaches. The island has steep coastal ridges and five different bays that offer varied landscapes and natural habitats.
The island was settled by Tasmania's colonial authorities in the early 1800s and became an important beacon for ships traveling along the southern coast. A lighthouse was built in 1848 to warn vessels of the dangerous rocky waters.
The name comes from a 19th-century English ship that anchored here during colonial times. Visitors can see old buildings from that era that reflect the island's role in early maritime trade and settlement.
The island is accessible only by private boat since the airstrip no longer operates. Visitors should expect rough weather conditions and long travel times, with the best visiting period during warmer months.
A World War Two aircraft wreck lies on the island where a British plane crashed in 1943 with four crew members on board. The wreck remains in place as a silent memorial to this historical tragedy.
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