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Presque Isle Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇺🇸Michigan's Eastern Lower Peninsula, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Presque Isle Lighthouse

Constructed in 1870, the New Presque Isle Light is located on the peninsula of the same name in Michigan's Eastern Lower Peninsula, east of Grand Lake. The tower has a focal height of 34.5 meters and emits a white light. This structure is no longer operational. It stands near the site of the Old Presque Isle Light.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is one of 149 lights in Michigan, a state that possesses the greatest number of lighthouses in the United States.

Background
The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake, and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Focal Height
34.5m

References & Identifiers

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Location

City
Michigan's Eastern Lower Peninsula
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
45.3566°
Longitude
-83.4923°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Presque Isle Lighthouse at night?+
Presque Isle displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 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 Presque Isle Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Presque Isle Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PRESQUE ISLE at 1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Calcite (12.3 NM WNW), Rogers City (14 NM WNW), ALPENA (17.9 NM S), Meldrum Bay (38 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Presque Isle Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Presque Isle 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.