Lighthouse · Mobile Bay, Alabama
Middle Bay Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1885 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one red flash every 6 seconds. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands on screw piles in the middle of Mobile Bay.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1885 |
| Light | Fl R 6s |
| Position | 30.4374°N, 88.0112°W |
| From Fort Morgan | 23 km (15 mi), bearing 3° N |
| Source | NOAA ENC; USCG Light List Vol. IV 6490.01; National Register 74000429 |
How to see it
Above water but beyond the horizon from Fort Morgan, 23 km (15 mi) away: the curve of the earth hides it. CoastFinder draws it faintly and marks it hidden, with its bearing and distance.
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Nearby
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.