Managing Organization: U.S. Coast Guard
Notes: This lighthouse is located on a dangerous reef. It is very similar to Poe Reef Light on Lake Huron. Tower Height: 52 Height of Focal Plane: 65 Description of Tower: White, octagonal reinforced concrete tower on roof of keeper's quarters; lantern is white with red roof.
This light is operational
Other Buildings? 1927 three-story concrete keeper's quarters. Date Established: 1927 Date Present Tower Built: 1927 Optics: 1927: Fourth order Fresnel lens (removed and replaced by modern optic). Fog Signal: Originally diaphone horn. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions: Access is by boat only. The lighthouse can be seen from tours offered by Mackinac Seaplane Tours -- see www.mackinacseaplanes.com or call 906-632-9746.
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