Dark Hole West Range Rear Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Dark Hole West Range Rear Lighthouse
This cylindrical concrete tower stands 12 meters tall, with its light positioned 23 meters above the water. The structure is painted green and features a red horizontal band, mounted on a concrete pier. It emits a white flash every 2.5 seconds, visible for 13.8 nautical miles. Located in Soo Township, Michigan, it is situated approximately 90 meters northwest of the East Range Rear light. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: This light is indispensable for downbound vessels utilizing the East Neebish passage, providing critical guidance through a specific navigational channel. Its function as a rear range light ensures precise alignment for ships.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 2.5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 2.5s
- Focal Height
- 23m
- Geographic Range
- 13.8NM
Location
- City
- Soo Township
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Michigan
- Sea Region
- guides downbound vessels that have chosen to use the East Neebish passage. Located about 100 yd (90 m) northwest of the East Range Rear light.
- Latitude
- 46.2641°
- Longitude
- -84.1160°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sault-Sainte-Marie(17.8 km)
- USCG No.
- 7-13185
- ARLHS No.
- USA-709
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- concrete
Structure: round D9 tower, painted green with a red horizontal band, mounted on a concrete pier
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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