c1886
1886
Australia
Queensland Colonial Government
4th order
Fixed
Active
1WF 2.5S
5 metre high white tower, red cupola
Totally reflecting glass mirro
Erected by government employees in 1886 with kerosene wick burner in Chance Brothers 4th order fixed lens on cast iron pedestal. The tower has a pre-fabricated timber frame, sheeted with corrugated galvanised iron. The lantern was built in Queensland to a standard design.
The lightstation was automated and de-manned in 1974, and the keeper's house removed.
In 1988 the light was converted to solar-electric operation.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Actively used and maintained
Closed
Closed