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Balaclava Island Range Rear Lighthouse

Iso W 2s🇦🇺Queensland's East Coast, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Balaclava Island Range Rear Lighthouse

The Balaclava Island Range Rear lighthouse, established in 1932, guides vessels along Queensland's East Coast. It stands 28 meters tall, featuring a white pyramidal wooden skeletal tower with a gallery. The light emits a white flash every 3 seconds. This navigational aid is equipped with a rectangular slatted daymark and a triangular slatted daymark, both painted white, with the latter having a black vertical stripe on the range line.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso W 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl.W.R.G. period 3s
Focal Height
28m

Construction & History

Year Built
1932

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K3002.1
NGA No.
10328
ARLHS No.
AUS-292

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Location

City
Queensland's East Coast
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-23.5648°
Longitude
150.9204°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Balaclava Island Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Balaclava Island Range Rear displays the characteristic Iso W 2s — 1 white flash every 2 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.
Which ports and harbors does Balaclava Island Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Balaclava Island Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Alma at 4.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Gladstone (22.8 NM SE), Port Curtis (24.1 NM SE), Barney Point (24.3 NM SE), Rosslyn Bay (25.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Balaclava Island Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Balaclava Island Range Rear 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 Balaclava Island Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Balaclava Island Range Rear 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.