Английская Википедия:Goods Island Light
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Goods Island Light is an active lighthouse located on the highest point of Goods Island (Palilag), an island in the Torres Strait, belonging to Queensland, Australia. It serves as the rear light of the Goods Island Range,[1] pointing out the entrance to Normanby Sound.Шаблон:Sfn
History
The first navigation aid on Goods Island was a signalling station, established in 1877. In 1882, pearl fishers operating in Torres Strait requested that a light be established at the western entrance to the straight. Their request was accepted by George Heath, chairman of the Queensland Marine Board, who dictated the location of Goods Island. A temporary light installed on the signalman's quarters was finally replaced by the lighthouse, constructed in 1886.Шаблон:Sfn It was the third in a group of eight lighthouses in Queensland made of hardwood frame clad with corrugated iron, which includes, in order of establishment Little Sea Hill Light, Grassy Hill Light, itself, Bay Rock Light, Old Caloundra Light, North Point Hummock Light (demolished), Gatcombe Head Light (demolished) and Bulwer Island Light.Шаблон:Sfn The lighthouse was constructed entirely by government workers, rather than a private contractor, and it is believed to be unique in this sense among Queensland lighthouses. The original apparatus was a fourth order dioptric with a totally reflecting glass mirror.Шаблон:Sfn
In 1894 telegraphic communication with Thursday Island was established. Following the Federation of Australia, the station was transferred to the hands of the Commonwealth of Australia.Шаблон:Sfn
During World War II the island was taken over by the Royal Australian Navy which constructed defensive batteries around the island.Шаблон:Sfn
In 1973 the lighthouse was automated. In 1988 it was transferred to solar power.Шаблон:Sfn
Structure
The lighthouse is about Шаблон:Convert[2] high. It is conical in shape, made of hardwood frame clad with white painted corrugated iron. It is topped by a red zinc dome. Access to the tower is through concrete steps and a small corrugated iron entryway with a convex corrugated iron roof.Шаблон:Sfn
Also part of the station is the front light, a Шаблон:Convert white hut[1] on a rock platform below.Шаблон:Sfn The lighthouse is located 505 meters at 199° from this front light.[1]
Also in the premises are a timber storage shed a timber fibro-cement clad lighthouse keeper's cottage,Шаблон:Sfn now in ruins.Шаблон:Sfn Both of them are white with green painted galvanized iron roofs.Шаблон:Sfn
Display
The light characteristic shown is a quick-flashing white light (Q.W.), visible 064°-238° and 290°-295° for Шаблон:Convert.[1]
The front light shows white and red flashes every two and a half seconds (Fl.W.R. 2.5s). The red flashes are visible 085°-180° for Шаблон:Convert. The white flashes are visible at 180°-085° for Шаблон:Convert. The front light is obscured by Hammond Island and by Goods Islands itself.[1]
Operation and access
The site and the light are managed and operated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The island is accessible only by boat or helicopter, and both the site and the tower are closed to the public.Шаблон:Sfn
See also
Notes
References
- Шаблон:Cite ngall
- Шаблон:Cite rowlett
- Шаблон:Cite QHR
- Шаблон:Cite AHD
- Шаблон:Cite AHD, seems to use almost identical text as the above.
External links
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