Lighthouse · Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City Breakwater Light
The tower was first lit in 1911 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one red flash every 4 seconds, seen up to 6 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A steel pyramidal tower at the end of the outer breakwater, northwest of the east pier light; it is seen from Washington Park beach.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1911 |
| Light | Fl R 4s |
| Position | 41.7301°N, 86.9139°W |
| From Washington Park Beach, Michigan City | 977 m (3,204 ft), bearing 277° W |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 19555; NOAA ENC; National Register 100001344 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Washington Park Beach, Michigan City, 977 m (3,204 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Michigan City East Pierhead LightLighthouse · 234 m
- Old Michigan City LighthouseLighthouse · 1.1 km
- Indiana Harbor East Breakwater LightLighthouse · 44 km
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.