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Goods Island Lighthouse
Australia
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.
| Manufacture Date | c1886 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1886 |
| Country | Australia |
| Commissioning Body | Queensland Colonial Government |
| Lens Order | 4th order |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | 1WF 2.5S |
| Lighthouse Markings | 5 metre high white tower, red cupola |
| Lighthouse Parts | Totally reflecting glass mirro |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Condition Observations | Actively used and maintained |
| Open Status (Site) | Closed |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | -10.565174,142.1521557 |
| Data Source | https://lighthouses.org.au/qld/goods-island-lighthouse/ |
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