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Eborac Island Lighthouse

Fl (2) WRG 10s🇦🇺Queensland's Far North, AUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Eborac Island Lighthouse

This lighthouse features a white square concrete tower standing 20 meters tall, with a focal height of 31 meters. Its lantern room is also painted white. The original structure was erected in 1921 and later transitioned to solar power in 1990. In 2012, the original concrete tower was replaced by a fiberglass structure. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 16 nautical miles and emits two white flashes every 10 seconds.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is situated near Cape York, the northernmost point of the Cape York Peninsula, guiding vessels into the coastal channel within the Great Barrier Reef.

Background
Eborac Island Light is an active lighthouse on Eborac Island, a small rocky island in the Adolphus Channel just off Cape York, the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula, Far North Queensland, Australia. It guides ships into the coastal channel inside the Great Barrier Reef. A concrete structure was built in 1921 and converted to solar power in 1990. It was replaced with a fiberglass structure in 2012.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) WRG 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 10s
Focal Height
31m
Light Range
16NM (29.6 km)
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

City
Queensland's Far North
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-10.6822°
Longitude
142.5335°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White square concrete building, white lantern; 20

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K3256
NGA No.
9724
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q1280011 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Eborac Island Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 31 meters and a nominal range of 16 nautical miles (approximately 29.6 km), Eborac Island is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Eborac Island Lighthouse at night?+
Eborac Island displays the characteristic Fl (2) WRG 10s — 2 wrg flashes every 10 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 Eborac Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Eborac Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is HORN at 17.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Thursday Island (19.4 NM WNW), Goods Is (22.9 NM WNW), Booby Island (36.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Eborac Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Eborac Island Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Eborac Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Eborac 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.