Passage Island Lighthouse
Fl W 5s🇺🇸Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Passage Island Lighthouse
Constructed in 1882, the Passage Island Light Station stands 13 meters tall with its focal plane at 24 meters. This lighthouse emits a white light. It is situated on Passage Island, approximately 5.2 kilometers northeast of Isle Royale in northwestern Lake Superior, Michigan. The structure has been in operation since its first lighting in 1882. Its isolated location underscores its role in aiding navigation within this part of the Great Lakes.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was listed as a National Register of Historic Places listed place in 2006.
Background
The Passage Island Light Station is a lighthouse located 3.25 mi (5.23 km) NE of Isle Royale, in NW Lake Superior, Michigan on Passage Island. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 5s
- Focal Height
- 24m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1882
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
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Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 13m
Location
- City
- Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 48.2233°
- Longitude
- -88.3658°
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