LittleFitzroyIslandLighthouse
32G4+RG Fitzroy Island QLD, Australia
Name and Location
The Little Fitzroy Island Lighthouse is located at 32G4+RG, Fitzroy Island, Queensland, Australia (Lat: -16.9229496, Lng: 146.0063261).
Construction and History
The Little Fitzroy Island Lighthouse was previously active from 1929 to 1943, serving as an important navigational aid for mariners in the region. After decommissioning, it remained inactive until 1992, when it was restored and converted into a museum.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse is a steel-framed tower with a square base, constructed using steel and concrete materials. Its unique design allows it to withstand strong winds and rough seas, making it an essential landmark for ships traveling through the area.
Light and Navigation
Unfortunately, information regarding the light range and characteristic is unavailable.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is open to the public for visits, offering stunning views of the surrounding waters and island scenery. Visitors can access the site by ferry or private boat.
Notable Views and Landscape
From the lighthouse's vantage point, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, surrounding islands, and the Australian mainland. Fitzroy Island is a coral cay located approximately 29 kilometers (18 miles) northeast of Cairns, known for its pristine beaches, rainforests, and coral reefs.
Anecdotes and Folklore
None available.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse stands at a height of 17 meters (56 feet) above ground level, with a focal height of approximately 40 meters (131 feet).
Further Information
The Little Fitzroy Island Lighthouse holds significant cultural and historical importance as part of Queensland's lighthouse heritage. For further information, please refer to "Fitzroy Island Light" on Wikipedia (en:Fitzroy Island Light) and the Queensland Museum network.
Details
Name | LittleFitzroyIslandLighthouse |
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City | FitzroyIsland,Queensland |
Country | Australia |
Coordinates | -16.9229496, 146.0063261 |
Year of construction | 1929 |
Events | |
Historic significance | partofQueensland'slighthouseheritage |
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Stories | |
Architectural style | steel-framedtowerwithasquarebase |
Construction material | steelandconcrete |
Focal height | 40meters(131feet) |
Tower height | 17meters(56feet) |
Landscape type | coralcaywithpristinebeaches,rainforests,andcoralreefs |
View description | breathtakingviewsoftheCoralSea,surroundingislands,andtheAustralianmainland |
Facilities | |
Light characteristic | unavailable |
Light range | unavailable |