Troughton Island Lighthouse

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1949 - ~1970's

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A manned radio beacon and NDB direction finding station was established soon after 1949. A small light was established at the same time. It was demanned and decommissioned after being destroyed by a cyclone in the 1970's. Ref: Cumming et al

Communications Tower and during its construction.

Source: Australian Hydrographic excerpt of Chart 728 - 1988

Troughton Island is now a major aviation transfer facility for oil rig personnel.