Lighthouse · Cape St. Elias, Alaska
Cape St. Elias Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1916 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 10 seconds, seen up to 14 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at the southwest tip of Kayak Island in the Gulf of Alaska, reached only by boat or plane, and the Cape St. Elias Lightkeepers Association leases it.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1916 |
| Light | Fl W 10s |
| Position | 59.7984°N, 144.5989°W |
| From By boat off Cape St. Elias | 2.1 km (1.3 mi), bearing 346° NNW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VI 1100; NOAA ENC; National Register 75002157 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from By boat off Cape St. Elias, 2.1 km (1.3 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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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.