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Archer Point Lighthouse

Fl WRG 20s🇦🇺Queensland's Far North, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Archer Point Lighthouse

Constructed in 1975, Archer Point Light is an active lighthouse situated on a grassy headland southeast of Cooktown in Queensland's Far North. The current structure features a concrete equipment room, topped by a lantern, with a focal height of 65 meters. Its light emits four flashes of white, red, or green every 20 seconds. This headland itself is conical and approximately 60 meters high. The lighthouse replaced an earlier timber-framed structure from 1883 that was clad in galvanized iron.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks Archer Point, a significant headland southeast of Cooktown.

Background
Archer Point Light is an active lighthouse on Archer Point, a conical, 60-metre-high (200 ft) grassy headland about 29km southeast of Cooktown, Queensland, Australia. Originally an 1883 timber-framed lighthouse covered with galvanised iron, it was replaced in 1975 with a modern square concrete equipment room topped with a lantern.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WRG 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl.(4)W.R.G. period 20s
Focal Height
65m

Location

City
Queensland's Far North
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-15.5939°
Longitude
145.3288°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1975

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K3200
NGA No.
K 3200
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q4785961 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Archer Point Lighthouse at night?+
Archer Point displays the characteristic Fl WRG 20s — 1 wrg flash every 20 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Archer Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Archer Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Cooktown at 8.6 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Cape Flattery (36.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Archer Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Archer Point Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Archer Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Archer Point Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.