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Marquette Breakwater Outer Lighthouse

Fl red🇺🇸Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Marquette Breakwater Outer Lighthouse

The Marquette Breakwater Outer is a 12-meter-tall red navigation tower situated in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula. Its focal height reaches 11 meters above the water. The structure emits a single red flash, visible for 5 nautical miles. The light is currently non-operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl red
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
red
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
5NM

Location

City
Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
46.5335°
Longitude
-87.3750°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
navigation
Tower Color
red

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
LLNR 14640
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Marquette Breakwater Outer Lighthouse at night?+
Marquette Breakwater Outer displays the characteristic Fl red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Marquette Breakwater Outer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Marquette Breakwater Outer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MARQUETTE at 0.8 NM to the N. Other ports served include MUNISING (31 NM ESE), Sagola (39.4 NM SW), GLADSTONE (44.2 NM SSE), Escanaba (47.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Marquette Breakwater Outer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Marquette Breakwater Outer 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 Marquette Breakwater Outer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Marquette Breakwater Outer 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.