Fitzroy Island Light
Fitzroy Island Light is an inactive lighthouse on Fitzroy Island, a continental island 29 kilometres (18 mi) southeast of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It was only active between 1973 and 1992 but, together with Little Fitzroy Island Light, there has been a light station in the area since 1929.
| Location | Fitzroy Island, Queensland, Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 16°55′34″S 146°00′07″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1973 |
| Construction | concrete tower, tile covered |
| Height | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Shape | octagonal tower |
| Markings | white tower |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1973 |
| Deactivated | 1992 |
| Little Fitzroy Island Light | |
| Constructed | 1992 |
| Construction | fiberglass tower |
| Height | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Shape | cylinder |
| Markings | white tower |
| Operator | Australian Maritime Safety Authority |
| Focal height | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Characteristic | Fl(3) WRG 15s |
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