Tawas Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tawas Lighthouse
Also known as: Tawas (Tawas Point Fog Horn)
This modern navigational light was established in 2016, continuing a long tradition of maritime guidance at Tawas Point. The active light was moved by the Coast Guard to its current location on the tip of Tawas Point, about 800 meters southwest of the original station established in 1899. The current structure is a 14-meter tall square skeletal tower made of steel. It emits a white flash every 4 seconds and has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. While the tower is closed to the public, the site remains open, allowing visitors to experience the natural beauty of the area and its maritime history.
Why it matters: This light marks the tip of Tawas Point, a significant landmass on Lake Huron, ensuring safe passage for vessels in the area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 2016
Significant events: station established 1899, light added in 2016, Coast Guard moved the active light to this location in September 2016
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 14m
- Tower Shape
- skeletal
- Material
- steel
Structure: A 14m square skeletal tower.
Location
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Michigan
- Sea Region
- Tip of Tawas Point on Lake Huron, 1/2 mi (800 m) southwest of the original lighthouse
- Latitude
- 44.2485°
- Longitude
- -83.4600°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Tawas City(1.9 km)
- USCG No.
- 7-11240
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب United States، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.