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Devils Island Lighthouse

Fl R 10s🇺🇸Northern Wisconsin, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Devils Island Lighthouse

The Devils Island Lighthouse stands 22 meters tall with its light positioned 31 meters above mean high water. This structure emits a single red light. It was the final lighthouse constructed within the Apostle Islands group. This light was also the last in the chain to transition to automation, becoming unmanned. The lighthouse is situated on Devils Island, part of the Apostle Islands archipelago in Lake Superior, Wisconsin.

Why it matters: The Devils Island Lighthouse is recognized as a National Register of Historic Places contributing property.

Background
The Devils Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Devils Island, one of the Apostle Islands, in Lake Superior in Ashland County, Wisconsin, near the city of Bayfield. Among the Apostle Islands lighthouses—a testament to its remoteness—it was the last built, and the last automated and unmanned.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Focal Height
31m

Construction & History

Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places contributing property

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m

Location

City
Northern Wisconsin
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
47.0801°
Longitude
-90.7278°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Devils Island Lighthouse at night?+
Devils Island displays the characteristic Fl R 10s — 1 red flash every 10 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Devils Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Devils Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bayfield at 17 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include LA POINTE (18.3 NM S), Silver Bay (24.7 NM WNW), Taconite Harbor (27.8 NM NNW), Ashland (29.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Devils Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Devils 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 Devils Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Devils 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.