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Facing Island East Point Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇦🇺Gladstone Regional, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Facing Island East Point Lighthouse

Built in 1980, the Facing Island East Point lighthouse is a white, cylindrical fiberglass tower standing 10 meters tall. Its focal plane reaches 47 meters above sea level. The structure is described as a square cylindrical skeletal tower featuring a double gallery topped by a white fiberglass lantern. It emits a single white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 18.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the southeastern corner of Facing Island, which acts as a natural barrier sheltering Gladstone's harbor.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the southeastern extremity of Facing Island, a significant navigational point for vessels approaching Gladstone Harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
47m
Geographic Range
18.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1980

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower with double gallery and a white fiberglass lantern structure

Location

City
Gladstone Regional
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
Queensland
Sea Region
southeastern corner of Facing Island, which shelters the harbor of Gladstone
Latitude
-23.9075°
Longitude
152.3927°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bundaberg(51.2 km)
Admiralty No.
K2972
NGA No.
10352
ARLHS No.
AUS-017
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Facing Island East Point Lighthouse at night?+
Facing Island East Point displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Is Facing Island East Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Facing Island East Point 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 Facing Island East Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Facing Island East Point 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.