Destruction Island Lighthouse
R🇺🇸Washington, USInactive
Location & Light Range
About Destruction Island Lighthouse
The Destruction Island Lighthouse was built in 1891 and first lit that same year. The tower stands 29 meters tall, with its light positioned 28.5 meters above sea level. It emits a red light. The lighthouse is situated on Destruction Island, a rocky outcrop located approximately 4.8 kilometers offshore in Jefferson County, Washington. This island is part of the Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge. The structure is no longer operational.
Background
Destruction Island Lighthouse is a decommissioned lighthouse on Destruction Island, a rocky island that is part of the Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge lying about 3 miles (4.8 km) off the coast of Jefferson County, Washington, in the northwest of the United States.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
R
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Focal Height
- 28.5m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1891
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5265398 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 29m
Location
- City
- Washington
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 47.6744°
- Longitude
- -124.4870°
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