CLS2 Carpentaria

CLS2 Carpentaria is a significant historical attraction located within the Queensland Maritime Museum precinct at Brisbane City. This vessel served as a mobile lighthouse from 1917, providing essential navigation signals along the northern Australian coastline. Visitors can board the ship to observe the living conditions of the crew and the mechanical systems used to operate the powerful light beacon. The vessel remains one of the few surviving examples of its type, offering a physical record of early twentieth-century naval engineering and coastal safety procedures. The attraction is situated at the southern end of Brisbane City, easily accessible via the Goodwill Bridge. The site displays the ship in a dry dock environment, allowing for a close inspection of the hull and upper deck structures. The museum provides detailed documentation regarding the ship’s service history and its eventual decommissioning. This location serves as a central point for those exploring the maritime heritage of Queensland while visiting the surrounding cultural facilities and riverside walkways in the central business district.