North Reef Light

North Reef Light was built in 1878.

Built
1878
Automated
1978
Light characteristic
Fl (2) W 15s.
Coordinates
-23.18516, 151.90306
North Reef Light

The North Reef Light is a lighthouse located in Queensland, Australia, and was built in 1878. It is situated at North Reef, with coordinates -23.185160, 151.903060. This lighthouse has been a part of the Australian landscape for over a century.

Light and tower

It has a conical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of timber frame [[cladding (construction)|clad]] with galvanised wrought iron. Its daymark is white tower, red lantern dome. Its light characteristic is Fl (2) W 15s. It carries a [[VRB-25]] lens. It was automated in 1978. It is managed by Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Details

Name
North Reef Light
Racon
Q
Marking
white tower, red lantern dome
Lens Type
[[VRB-25]]
Foundation
cast concrete
Year Built
1878
Tower Shape
conical tower with balcony and lantern
Image Caption
North Reef Light from the air, 2007
Location Text
North Reef<br />[[Queensland]]<br />[[Australia]]
Managing Agent
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Year Automated
1978
Intensity Candelas
35,050&nbsp;[[candela|cd]]
Light Characteristic
Fl (2) W 15s.
Construction Material
timber frame [[cladding (construction)|clad]] with galvanised wrought iron