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Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse

Occ W 4s🇺🇸Indiana, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse

The Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse, established in 1904, stands as a white, 17-meter-tall structure. Its focal plane is also at 17 meters. The lighthouse emits an occulting white light, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. This facility has been operational since its construction in 1904.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is recognized for its heritage status.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ W 4s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1904
Heritage Status
2

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
LLNR 19545
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Indiana
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.7290°
Longitude
-86.9117°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse at night?+
Michigan City East Pierhead displays the characteristic Occ 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 Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MICHIGAN CITY at 0.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Burns Harbor (12.2 NM WSW), Portage (13.7 NM WSW), Three Oaks (14.3 NM ENE), Gary (19.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Michigan City East Pierhead 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 Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Michigan City East Pierhead 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.