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Grassy Island Range Front Lighthouse

🇺🇸Eastern Wisconsin, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Grassy Island Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Grassy Island Range Light

The Grassy Island Range Front light was built in 1872. Its tower stands 10.7 meters high, with the focal plane at 8 meters. This light is one of a pair originally intended to guide vessels into Green Bay harbor. It is no longer operational and was relocated ashore. The relocation occurred as part of a project to widen the navigation channel.

Why it matters: This structure has heritage status.

Background
The Grassy Island Range Lights are a pair of lighthouses originally established to guide traffic through the channel into the harbor at Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. They were deactivated and moved ashore as part of a channel-widening project.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
8m

Construction & History

Year Built
1872
Heritage Status
2

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.7m

Location

City
Eastern Wisconsin
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
44.5362°
Longitude
-88.0051°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Grassy Island Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Grassy Island Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Green Bay at 1.6 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include De Pere (5.5 NM SSW), Wrightstown (14.9 NM SSW), Kewaunee (22.1 NM ESE), OCONTO (22.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Grassy Island Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Grassy Island Range Front Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Grassy Island Range Front Lighthouse?+
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