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Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse

🇺🇸New York, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse

The steel lightship LV-75 St. Clair, built in 1902, measured 84 feet in length and had a single mast for its light. It operated on Lake St. Clair near Detroit, Michigan. Deactivated in 1939, the vessel was later used as a barge on the New York State Canal and then as a lighter in New York harbor. Its last known location was Kill Van Kull along Staten Island, but its present whereabouts are unknown, suggesting it may no longer exist.

Why it matters: Lightship LV-75 St. Clair served as a navigation aid on Lake St. Clair. Its subsequent use as a barge and lighter shows the versatility of such craft.

Tower & Structure

Material
steel

Structure: An 84 ft (25.6 m) steel lightship with a single mast from which its light was shown.

Location

City
New York
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
New York
Sea Region
Lake St. Clair near Detroit, Michigan; Kill Van Kull, the channel along the northern edge of Staten Island
Latitude
40.6059°
Longitude
-74.0543°

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Construction & History

Year Built
1902

Significant events: Deactivated 1939, served as a barge on the New York State Canal, in use as a lighter in New York harbor, whereabouts unknown

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bayonne(4.2 km)
ARLHS No.
USA-998
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is New York at 4.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Bayonne (5.1 NM NNW), Staten Island (5.4 NM SW), MIRAMAR (5.5 NM ESE), Port Newark (5.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lightship LV-75 St. Clair 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.
What shipping routes pass near Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse?+
Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lightship LV-75 St. Clair 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.