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Cape Cleveland Lighthouse

Fl W 7s🇦🇺Queensland's East Coast, AUOperational

Built in 1879, this lighthouse stands as a white mast structure 46 meters tall. Its light reaches a focal height of 64 meters above sea level. The light emits a single white flash. With a geographic range of 5 nautical miles, it provides a visual reference point. The structure is located on the northern tip of Cape Cleveland, a promontory extending into the Coral Sea.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is listed on the Register of the National Estate. It marks the northern point of Cape Cleveland and the entrance to Cleveland Bay.

Background
Cape Cleveland Light is an active heritage-listed lighthouse located on the northern tip of Cape Cleveland, a promontory projecting into the Coral Sea west of Cleveland Bay in the locality of Cape Cleveland about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The lighthouse marks the northern point of the Cape, and the entrance to Cleveland Bay.
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
7s
Raw Code
Fl.W.
Focal Height
64m
Geographic Range
5NM
Year Built
1879
Heritage Status
listed on the Register of the National Estate
Admiralty No.
K3092.1
NGA No.
10096
Wikidata
Q5034658
OpenStreetMap
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Tower Height
46m
Tower Shape
mast
Tower Color
white

Structure: White tower; 46

City
Queensland's East Coast
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-19.1833°
Longitude
147.0155°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do mariners identify Cape Cleveland Lighthouse at night?+
Cape Cleveland displays the characteristic Fl W 7s — 1 white flash every 7 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 Cape Cleveland Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape Cleveland Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Townsville at 11.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Garbutt (15 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape Cleveland Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cape Cleveland 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.
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You can track vessels near Cape Cleveland 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.