Cleveland West Inner Pier Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Cleveland West Inner Pier Lighthouse
This lighthouse is located in Cleveland, Ohio, on the southern shore of Lake Erie. It marks the entrance to the inner harbor, guiding vessels safely past the substantial pier structures that define this busy port. For decades, its red light has been a steady presence, visible through lake mists and the city's illumination. While specific historical details are not widely known, its continuous operation highlights its importance to Cleveland's maritime activities. The light remains active today, serving as a dependable aid to navigation for those on Lake Erie and observable from nearby parklands.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into Cleveland Harbor, a significant Great Lakes port. Its red flash clearly marks the inner pier, aiding commercial and recreational vessels through the narrow entrance.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 2.5s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 2.5s
Location
- City
- Cleveland
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Sea Region
- Lake Erie, marking the Cleveland West Inner Pier entrance.
- Latitude
- 41.5032°
- Longitude
- -81.7123°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Cleveland West Inner Pier Lighthouse marks a crucial point along the bustling waterfront of Cleveland, Ohio, on the southern shore of Lake Erie. Positioned at the entrance to the inner harbor, it guides mariners safely past the substantial pier structures that define this busy port. For decades, this light has been an unwavering presence, its red flash cutting through the lake's mists and the city's glow, a familiar sight to both commercial freighters and recreational boaters. While specific historical anecdotes are not widely documented, its continuous operation underscores its vital role in the maritime life of Cleveland. It has silently witnessed countless sunrises over the lake and the constant ebb and flow of shipping traffic. Today, the lighthouse remains active, a steadfast aid to navigation, easily observed from the surrounding parklands and by those navigating the waters of Lake Erie.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Rocky river(5.5 km)
- USCG No.
- 7-4185
- ARLHS No.
- USA-180
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