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William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse

Occ W 4s🇺🇸Michigan's Eastern Lower Peninsula, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse

Constructed in 1930, this lighthouse stands as the only marble lighthouse in the United States. Its Art Deco design was conceived by Géza Maróti and executed by builder Albert Kahn. The tower reaches a height of 15 meters, with its light positioned 17.5 meters above the water. It emits a white light, operating as an active aid to navigation. The lighthouse is situated at the northeast end of Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, facing Lake St. Clair.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is one of two memorial lighthouses in Michigan.

Background
The William Livingstone Memorial Light is an Art Deco lighthouse located at the northeast end of Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan, facing Lake St. Clair. It was designed by Géza Maróti and built by Albert Kahn in 1930. It is the only marble lighthouse in the United States, and one of two memorial lighthouses in Michigan, the other one being the Manning Memorial Light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ W 4s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Focal Height
17.5m

Construction & History

Year Built
1930

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Material
marble

Location

City
Michigan's Eastern Lower Peninsula
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
42.3470°
Longitude
-82.9543°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse at night?+
William Livingstone Memorial 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 William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is GROSSE POINTE at 3.4 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Detroit (3.6 NM WSW), Grosse Point Woods (5.7 NM NNE), Windsor (7.5 NM SW), PUCE RIVER (8.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, William Livingstone Memorial 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 William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near William Livingstone Memorial 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.