Lower Chatham Strait Area Lighthouse Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Lower Chatham Strait Area Lighthouse Lighthouse
This black tower stands in Alaska, marking a passage in Chatham Strait. The strait itself extends 150 miles, separating Chichagof and Baranof Islands from Admiralty and Kuiu Islands. This waterway offers a direct passage from the Pacific Ocean toward Lynn Canal and Haines. The lighthouse emits a white flash every five seconds. The location is open for visitors, but entry into the tower is not permitted. Pittston is the nearest port, situated 22.6 kilometers distant.
Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid for vessels traveling through Chatham Strait, marking the direct passage to Lynn Canal and Haines.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 5s
Location
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Alaska
- Sea Region
- Chatham Strait is a straight passage 150 miles (240 km) long leading almost due north from the sea at Cape Decision to join the Lynn Canal. It separates Chichagof Island and Baranof Island on the west from Admiralty Island and Kuiu Island on the east. The strait provides a direct passage from the Pacific to the Lynn Canal and Haines.
- Latitude
- 56.0016°
- Longitude
- -134.1357°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Pittston(22.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G6286
- ARLHS No.
- ALK-001
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- black
Structure: The Lower Chatham Strait Area Lighthouse marks a crucial passage in Southeast Alaska, guiding mariners through the extensive Chatham Strait. This impressive strait, stretching 150 miles from Cape Decision northward to the Lynn Canal, forms a vital waterway separating Chichagof and Baranof Islands on the west from Admiralty and Kuiu Islands on the east. It offers a direct route from the vast Pacific Ocean to the bustling ports of Lynn Canal and Haines, facilitating trade and travel through this remote region. While specific details of its construction and early operational history are not provided, the lighthouse continues its essential function today, emitting a steady white flash every five seconds. The site itself is accessible to visitors, allowing them to appreciate the rugged Alaskan landscape and the strategic importance of this navigational aid, though the tower itself remains closed to public entry. Its enduring presence underscores the continuous need for reliable guidance in these often challenging, remote waters, ensuring safe passage for vessels navigating the intricate Alaskan Inside Passage.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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