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Bulwer Island Lighthouse

Iso 2s🇦🇺Brisbane, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bulwer Island Lighthouse

Also known as: Bulwer Island (Brisbane Entrance, Outer Bar Reach) Range Rear

The Bulwer Island lighthouse is a 20-meter cylindrical steel tower situated in Queensland, Australia. It features a white tower with a single black vertical stripe and stands on a square, skeletal base. The front face of the tower is covered with a rectangular daymark that shares the same white and black vertical stripe coloring. With a focal height of 25 meters, it provides a geographic range of 14.3 nautical miles. The light characteristic is an isophase white light.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a critical visual aid, assisting mariners in identifying their position and navigating the waters near Bulwer Island, which is a part of an active shipping area.

Background
Bulwer Island Light, also known as Bulwer Island Range Rear Light, is an inactive lighthouse that was on Bulwer Island, in the suburb of Pinkenba, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In 1983, it was moved to the Queensland Maritime Museum in South Brisbane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso.Bu
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Location

City
Brisbane
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
Queensland
Latitude
-27.4063°
Longitude
153.1422°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower; the front face of the tower is covered with a rectangular daymark colored white with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pinkenba(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
K2868.31
NGA No.
5735
ARLHS No.
AUS015
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q4997199 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bulwer Island Lighthouse at night?+
Bulwer Island displays the characteristic Iso 2s. 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 Bulwer Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bulwer Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pinkenba at 1.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Chermside (1.9 NM NE), Port of Brisbane (1.9 NM NE), Brisbane (2.6 NM WSW), Toombul (4.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bulwer Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bulwer 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 Bulwer Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bulwer 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.