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Booby Island Lighthouse

Fl W 7.5s🇦🇺Queensland's Far North, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Booby Island Lighthouse

Constructed in 1890, Booby Island Light stands 59 meters tall with its focal plane at 37 meters. This lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 19 nautical miles. It is situated in Queensland's Far North, west of Prince of Wales Island and near the tip of Cape York Peninsula. The structure was the final major light completed along the Queensland coast. Booby Island Light has been operational since its construction in 1890.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is listed on the Register of the National Estate and marks the western entrance to the navigation channel through the Endeavour Strait.

Background
Booby Island Light is an active heritage-listed lighthouse located on Booby Island in the Shire of Torres, near the tip of Cape York Peninsula, west of Prince of Wales Island, within the Endeavour Strait, Queensland, Australia. It marks the western entrance to the navigation channel through the Torres Strait. It was the last of the major lights to be constructed along the Queensland coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 7.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
7.5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 10s
Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
19NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1890
Heritage Status
listed on the Register of the National Estate

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K3274
NGA No.
9620
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
59m

Location

City
Queensland's Far North
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-10.6055°
Longitude
141.9092°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Booby Island Lighthouse at night?+
Booby Island displays the characteristic Fl W 7.5s — 1 white flash every 7.5 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 Booby Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Booby Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Booby Island at 0.6 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Goods Is (15.2 NM E), Thursday Island (18.4 NM E), HORN (20 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Booby Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Booby Island 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 Booby Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Booby Island 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.