Cleveland Point Light, Heritage-listed lighthouse in Cleveland Point, Australia
The Cleveland Point Light is a wooden lighthouse with a hexagonal shape standing on the northeastern tip of Cleveland Point, overlooking both Moreton Bay and Raby Bay. The structure has been relocated about 80 meters southwest from its original position, and the original Chance Brothers lens is now displayed at Cleveland Council chambers.
The lighthouse was constructed between 1864 and 1865 and operated with a kerosene-powered light visible across Moreton Bay for about 14.5 kilometers. This structure represented an important development in maritime infrastructure for the region during that era.
The lighthouse holds significance as a landmark of maritime heritage for the local community and appears on Queensland's Heritage Register. Visitors can experience the connection between this structure and its historical importance to navigation in the region.
The lighthouse sits on the northeastern tip of Cleveland Point and is visible from both sides across the water. Visitors interested in the original lens mechanism should know that it is displayed at the nearby Council chambers.
James Troy served as the lighthouse keeper at this location for 50 consecutive years until 1926. This extraordinary longevity in a single role makes him a notable figure in Australian lighthouse history.
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