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Manning Lighthouse

Fl W 4s🇺🇸Michigan's Western Lower Peninsula, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Manning Lighthouse

The Manning Memorial Light stands near Empire, Michigan. Its focal plane reaches 11.5 meters above the water. This lighthouse emits a white light. It was illuminated in 1990. Friends and relatives raised funds to construct the memorial after Robert H. Manning's death in 1989.

Why it matters: It is one of three memorial lights in Michigan and was the second newest lighthouse in the state when it was built.

Background
The Manning Memorial Light, also known as the Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse or Manning Light is a lighthouse located near Empire, Michigan. Mr. Manning was a longtime resident of Empire. Manning enjoyed fishing offshore, and often returned from these boat trips late at night. He often remarked to friends and relatives he wished a lighthouse was in the area to aid that navigation. After his death in 1989, friends and relatives raised funds to build the lighthouse as a memorial. The lighthouse was illuminated in 1990. It is the second newest lighthouse in Michigan—the newest being the Tri-Centennial Light of Detroit -- and one of three memorial lights in Michigan. Another is the William Livingstone Memorial Light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Focal Height
11.5m

References & Identifiers

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Location

City
Michigan's Western Lower Peninsula
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
44.8142°
Longitude
-86.0673°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Manning Lighthouse at night?+
Manning displays the characteristic Fl W 4s — 1 white flash every 4 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.
Which ports and harbors does Manning Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Manning Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Frankfort at 13.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include LELAND (18.1 NM NE), TRAVERSE CITY (19.3 NM E), Suttons Bay (20.6 NM ENE), ARCADIA (21.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Manning Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Manning 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 Manning Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Manning 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.