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Managing Organization:
U.S. Steel
Notes:
This light is located at the end of the long West Pier in Gary Harbor. Views from shore are blocked by steel plants. Tower Height: 40 Height of Focal Plane: 40 Characteristic and Range: 3 red flashes every 40 seconds (10 seconds between flashes). Description of Tower: Red, tapered conical steel tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1911 Date Present Tower Built: 1911 Optics: Sixth order Fresnel lens. Fog Signal: Automated horn, one blast every 30 seconds. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions:
The lighthouse is at the end of a very long breakwater and is best viewed by boat.
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