Cowan Cowan Point Light

The Cowan Cowan Point Light is a lighthouse located on the western shore of Moreton Island in Queensland, Australia. It was first constructed in the early 1860s as an 18-foot wooden tower, and was later extended to 34 feet in 1867. The lighthouse was rebuilt in 1874 by the Rooney brothers, who also constructed other notable lighthouses in the area.

The Cowan Cowan Point Light features a hexagonal tower with a balcony and lantern, and was originally equipped with a kerosene burner and reflector. The light was intensified in 1883, and the lighthouse was automated in 1950, at which time it began using acetylene as its light source. The lighthouse has a range of 12 nautical miles and stands at a height of 10 feet.

The Cowan Cowan Point Light has an interesting history, with the first settlement at the point being a pilot station established in 1848. The lighthouse has undergone several upgrades and modifications over the years, including the installation of new apparatus and the extension of the tower. Today, the Cowan Cowan Point Light remains an important navigational aid, and its unique design and history make it a notable landmark in the area.

Light and tower

It has a hexagonal tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of wooden. Its daymark is white tower and red lantern dome. The light has a focal height of 9 metres. The light has a range of 10 nautical miles. It was automated in 1950.