Bay Rock Light, Historical lighthouse at Bay Rock near Magnetic Island, Australia
Bay Rock Light is a white timber-framed lighthouse located on a rocky islet northwest of Magnetic Island. The structure is covered with galvanized corrugated iron sheets and stands on an isolated outcrop in the ocean.
The lighthouse was built in 1886 to guide vessels to the quarantine station at West Point. The station remained in operation until it was eventually decommissioned and relocated.
The structure shows a building method typical of Queensland, with a hardwood frame and corrugated iron covering that was common in the region. This construction style can be found in several similar lighthouses along the coast.
The lighthouse sits on a rocky islet in the ocean and has specific conditions for viewing. Visitors should check what arrangements are necessary to see this remote location.
The last keeper disappeared at sea in 1920, after which the facility was automated. This tragic event marked a turning point in the lighthouse's operation.
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