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Metropolis Hope Lighthouse

Fl White🇺🇸Metropolis, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Metropolis Hope Lighthouse

The Metropolis Hope lighthouse is a 9-meter round steel tower built in 2014 and located in Dorothy Miller Park. It features a white exterior with a blue band at the top and a black lantern. The structure stands 12 meters above the focal plane and has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. It emits a white flash characteristic. The lighthouse was installed and activated in June 2014 and underwent repainting and a new lighting system installation in 2022. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a symbol for the Hope Light Project's mission in the fight against cancer, representing hope and community resilience rather than traditional maritime navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Raw Code
Fl W
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2014

Significant events: installed and activated in June 2014, repainted and new lighting installed in 2022

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white with a blue band at the top
Material
steel

Structure: A 9m round steel tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a blue band at the top; the lantern is black.

Location

City
Metropolis
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Illinois
Sea Region
Located in Dorothy Miller Park at Metropolis
Latitude
37.1443°
Longitude
-88.7288°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Metropolis(0.3 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Metropolis Hope Lighthouse at night?+
Metropolis Hope displays the characteristic Fl White. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Metropolis Hope Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Metropolis Hope Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is METROPOLIS at 0.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Paducah (8.4 NM ESE), OLMSTED (16.3 NM W), Mound city (20.9 NM W), CAIRO (21.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Metropolis Hope Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Metropolis Hope 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 Metropolis Hope Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Metropolis Hope 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.