1886
1890
Australia
2nd order
Revolving
Active
was F1.W.4s now F1.W10s
White conical tower with red dome
1890 the lighthouse was contructed by John and Jacob Rooney of Maryborough for £3,329. It was of timber frame with galvinised iron cladding. This was the last of the major lighthouses to be built. The lens was built on a rotating pedistal with a mercury bearings. the light source was an oil wick burner. There were 3 houses for the keepers and 1 for the relief keeper. In the 19th century there were so many shipwrecks in the area that extra provisions were kept on the island for the wrecked seamen. 1917 Light source changed to kerosene lamp 1961 Radio beacon installed. 1963 Converted to electricity 1991 Converted to solar power. The lens and mercury pedistal was removed and the mercury drained. /the lens and pedistal is on veiw in the Green Hill Fort museum on Thursday Island. 1992 The lighthouse was automated and demanned. Apparently Capt William Bligh landed on Booby Island in 1789 during his 6000km voyage in an open 7m boat to Timor.
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Maintained
Closed
Closed
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photo acknowledgement: Lighthouses of Australia inc
ARLHS AUS-011; Admiralty K3274; NGA 9620.
1991
VRB-25