Lighthouse · Prince William Sound, Alaska
Cape Hinchinbrook Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1934 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 15 seconds, seen up to 14 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its Art Deco tower, rebuilt on solid rock after earthquakes, stands on Hinchinbrook Island at the entrance to Prince William Sound, reached only by boat or plane.
Open in the viewer from By boat in Hinchinbrook Entrance →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1934 |
| Light | Fl W 15s |
| Position | 60.2375°N, 146.6466°W |
| From By boat in Hinchinbrook Entrance | 2.7 km (1.7 mi), bearing 43° NE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VI 1125; NOAA ENC; National Register 05000728 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from By boat in Hinchinbrook Entrance, 2.7 km (1.7 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.