Pine Islet Light, Lighthouse at Pine Islet, Queensland, Australia
Pine Islet Light is a lighthouse off the Queensland coast in Australia, originally built with a hardwood frame and galvanized iron plates. The original structure was relocated to Mackay Marina, while a modern fiberglass tower with solar power now operates at the island site to guide ships.
This structure was built in 1885 and marked an important shift in the region's maritime navigation. After 100 years of operation with kerosene lamps, the system was modernized in 1985, ending an era of fuel-powered navigation lights.
The lighthouse carries a local story about a keeper's wife who died in 1895, with reports of unexplained knocks and footsteps after her grave's relocation.
The original tower can be seen today at Mackay Marina, where it is displayed. The active station on the island itself is visible from the water and operates independently with modern solar equipment.
The relocated Pine Islet Light contains a second-order Chance Brothers lantern system with four fixed panels and four flash panels for directional signals.
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