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Green Island Lighthouse

Fl White 2.5s🇺🇸Put-in-Bay Township, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Green Island Lighthouse

A skeletal steel tower stands 20.5 meters tall at the southwestern tip of Green Island. This structure, built in 1939, has a focal height of 24 meters and emits a white flash every 2.5 seconds, visible for 14.1 nautical miles. The tower's design is a square cylindrical steel skeletal form topped with a gallery. The original light station was established in 1855, with the current tower replacing an earlier structure. The U.S. Coast Guard maintains the active aid to navigation, while the Ohio Division of Wildlife manages the surrounding grounds.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels past the southwestern tip of Green Island, marking a specific navigational point.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 2.5s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1939
First Lit
1855

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Clinton(8.3 km)
USCG No.
7-5535

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 20.5m square cylindrical steel skeletal tower with a gallery.

Location

City
Put-in-Bay Township
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Ohio
Sea Region
Green Island, at its southwestern tip
Latitude
41.6456°
Longitude
-82.8647°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Green Island Lighthouse at night?+
Green Island displays the characteristic Fl White 2.5s. 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 Green Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Green Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PORT CLINTON at 8.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include LAKESIDE MARBLEHEAD (8.6 NM SE), Sandusky, Erie (13 NM SSE), COLCHESTER SOUTH (20.5 NM N), Huron (20.6 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Green Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Green 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 Green Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Green 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.