Lorain West Pier Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Lorain West Pier Lighthouse
Located at the western pier entrance to Lorain Harbor on Lake Erie, this lighthouse features a white tower with green trim. Its red light flashes every six seconds, guiding vessels into the harbor. It stands at the mouth of the Black River, marking the passage for commercial and recreational craft. The structure's continuous operation highlights its ongoing importance to maritime safety in this industrial port. The lighthouse can be observed from the pier, offering views of its presence on the lake.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for navigating the entrance to Lorain Harbor, assisting vessels in safely entering the Black River.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 6s
Location
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Sea Region
- West pier of Lorain, Ohio, on Lake Erie, marking the entrance to Lorain Harbor.
- Latitude
- 41.4810°
- Longitude
- -82.1953°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white with green trim
Structure: The Lorain West Pier Lighthouse guides vessels into the busy harbor of Lorain, Ohio, on the southern shore of Lake Erie. Its light, a distinctive red flash every six seconds, cuts through the lake's often challenging conditions, ensuring safe passage for both commercial freighters and recreational boats. Painted white with green trim, it stands as a familiar landmark at the mouth of the Black River. While specific historical events are not widely documented, its continuous operation underscores its enduring role in maritime safety for this industrial port city. Visitors to Lorain can often view the lighthouse from the pier, appreciating its steadfast presence against the backdrop of the vast lake.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Lorain(0.3 km)
- USCG No.
- 7-4350
- ARLHS No.
- USA-1037
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