Bay Rock Light

Bay Rock Light was built in 1886.

Built
1886
Automated
1920
Coordinates
-19.25922, 146.82398
Bay Rock Light

The Bay Rock Light is a lighthouse located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It was built in 1886 and can be found at the coordinates -19.259217, 146.823975. The lighthouse is situated in a notable location in Australia.

Light and tower

It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of timber frame [[Cladding (construction)|clad]] covered by [[corrugated iron]]. Its daymark is white tower and red lantern. It carries a 4th Order [[dioptric]] lens. It was automated in 1920.

Details

Name
Bay Rock Light
Marking
white tower and red lantern
Lens Type
4th Order [[dioptric]]
Year Built
1886
Tower Shape
cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Image Caption
Bay Rock Lighthouse at the Townsville Maritime Museum
Location Text
[[Townsville]]<br />[[Queensland]]<br /> [[Australia]]
Year Automated
1920
Year Deactivated
1980
Construction Material
timber frame [[Cladding (construction)|clad]] covered by [[corrugated iron]]