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Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse

Iso G 6s🇺🇸Indiana, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse

This active aid to navigation is located at the termination of a breakwater structure. The breakwater itself extends from the east side of the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal. The lighthouse stands 23 meters tall, with its light positioned 24 meters above the water. Its characteristic is a green light.

Background
The Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Light is an active aid to navigation that marks the end of a breakwater on the east side of the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal where it enters Lake Michigan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso G 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Focal Height
24m

Location

City
Indiana
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.6808°
Longitude
-87.4411°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m

References & Identifiers

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Wikidata
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater displays the characteristic Iso G 6s — 1 green flash every 6 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is East Chicago at 0.8 NM to the S. Other ports served include HAMMOND (3.1 NM WNW), Calumet (4.7 NM NW), CALUMET HARBOR (5.1 NM NW), Gary (6.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Indiana Harbor East Breakwater 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 Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Indiana Harbor East Breakwater 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.