Lighthouse · Beaver Island, Michigan
Ile Aux Galets Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1888 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 6 seconds, seen up to 11 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A white brick tower alone on low, gravelly Skillagalee Island about 7 miles northwest of Cross Village, reached only by small boat or kayak.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1888 |
| Light | Fl W 6s |
| Position | 45.6764°N, 85.1721°W |
| From By boat off Ile aux Galets | 2.2 km (1.4 mi), bearing 286° WNW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 17795; NOAA ENC; National Register 84001389 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from By boat off Ile aux Galets, 2.2 km (1.4 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.