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Harbor Beach Lighthouse

Fl WR 10s🇺🇸Michigan's Eastern Lower Peninsula, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Harbor Beach Lighthouse

Constructed in 1858, Harbor Beach Lighthouse features a white tower reaching 14 meters in height. Its focal plane is situated 16.5 meters above the water. The lighthouse originally displayed a white light with a characteristic of a single flash. Though no longer operational, its construction dates back to the mid-19th century. The tower's design and location reflect maritime practices of that era.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
16.5m

Construction & History

Year Built
1858
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
LLNR 10133
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q5654559 →
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Michigan's Eastern Lower Peninsula
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
43.8451°
Longitude
-82.6312°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Harbor Beach Lighthouse at night?+
Harbor Beach displays the characteristic Fl WR 10s — 1 wr 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 wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Harbor Beach Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Harbor Beach Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Harbor Beach at 0.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include LEXINGTON (35 NM S), SEBEWAING (36.6 NM W), Goderich (39.3 NM E), Caro (39.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Harbor Beach Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Harbor Beach 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 Harbor Beach Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Harbor Beach 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.