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Chambers Island Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇺🇸Town of Gibraltar, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chambers Island Lighthouse

A 20-meter tall skeletal steel tower stands on Chambers Island, painted black and featuring a gallery. This structure, built and first lit in 1961, emits a white flash every 6 seconds. Its light is visible for 15.3 nautical miles from a focal height of 30 meters. The tower is located within the Town of Gibraltar, Wisconsin. This active aid to navigation is situated near the nearest port of Menominee, 12.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels navigating the waters around Chambers Island, an area that has historically required persistent maritime guidance.

Background
The Chambers Island lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Chambers Island in Door County, Wisconsin. It was replaced in 1961 by a skeletal tower, visible for 12 nautical miles. The new light is identified by the USCG as 7-21895.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1961

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Menominee(12.2 km)
USCG No.
7-21895
ARLHS No.
USA-1419
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q5069654 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black
Material
steel

Structure: A 20m square cylindrical steel skeletal tower with gallery, painted black.

Location

City
Town of Gibraltar
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Wisconsin
Sea Region
Chambers Island
Latitude
45.2022°
Longitude
-87.3650°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chambers Island Lighthouse at night?+
Chambers Island displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Chambers Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chambers Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is EGG HARBOR at 9.8 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Cedar River (11.9 NM N), MENOMINEE (12 NM WSW), MARINETTE (12.3 NM WSW), WASHINGTON ISLAND (19.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chambers Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chambers Island Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Chambers Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chambers Island Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.