Plans for the Albino Rock Lighthouse were published in 1940 with construction scheduled to begin the same year.[1] The plans showed a 30-foot (9.1 m) tower with square white concrete standing at a base elevation of 96 feet (29 m).[1] It was the last light to complete the chain along Northern Queensland to Torres Strait.[1] 44 miles (71 km) to the north lay the Hinchinbrook Light, and 32 miles (51 km) to the south was Cape Cleveland Light.[1] The light characteristic was white with three flashes every 20 seconds (Fl.W.20s), 15,000 candlepower, and 15 miles (24 km) visibility.[1]

Albino Rock lighthouse

Location	Albino Rock, Queensland, Australia
Coordinates	18°46′21″S 146°43′05″E
Tower
Constructed	Unknown
Construction	concrete
Height	5 m (16 ft)
Shape	square
Light
Focal height	26 m (85 ft)
Intensity	15,000 candela
Range	15 mi (24 km)
Characteristic	Fl W 20s

In 2012, after showing significant cracking and deterioration, the tower was completely demolished down to the concrete base[2] and replaced with a fiberglass hexagonal tower.[3] The former Fresnel lens is on display at the Townsville Maritime Museum.[3]

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