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Fond du Lac County Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red🇺🇸Fond du Lac, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fond du Lac County Lighthouses Lighthouse

An octagonal wood tower, 17 meters in height, was built in 1933 on an octagonal stone foundation. The structure, painted white with a black lantern roof, features a gallery and an open lantern-like top. Its focal height reaches 18 meters, casting a red light with a characteristic of one flash every 6 seconds. The lighthouse has undergone multiple restorations, with significant work completed in 1968, 1993, and again between September 2022 and spring 2023 following water damage in 2021. Historical displays were added in 2016. The lighthouse is open to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides recreational boaters entering the Fond du Lac marina on Lake Winnebago.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Fl R
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1933

Significant events: restored in 1968, restored in 1993, historical displays added in 2016, closed in September 2021 due to water damage, $200,000 restoration project budgeted in 2022, restoration work began in September 2022 and continued through spring 2023

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a black lantern roof
Material
wood

Structure: A 17m octagonal wood tower with a gallery, painted white, sits on an octagonal stone foundation. It features an open lantern-like structure at the top with a black roof.

Location

City
Fond du Lac
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Wisconsin
Sea Region
west side of the marina entrance in Lakeside Park at the end of Promen Drive in Fond du Lac
Latitude
43.7977°
Longitude
-88.4373°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sheboygan(32.1 km)
ARLHS No.
USA-925
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fond du Lac County Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Fond du Lac County Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Red. 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 Fond du Lac County Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fond du Lac County Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is FOND DU LAC at 0 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Brownsville (11.1 NM S), BROTHERTOWN (11.3 NM NNE), PIONEER (13.1 NM NNW), Winneconne (22.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fond du Lac County Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fond du Lac County Lighthouses 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 Fond du Lac County Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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