Lighthouse · Detroit, Michigan
Windmill Point Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1933 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a white light, on and off for equal times, every 6 seconds, seen up to 15 nautical miles out. A white steel tower on a concrete base where the Detroit River leaves Lake St. Clair, on Detroit's east side in Mariner Park; the station dates from 1838.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1933 |
| Light | Iso W 6s |
| Position | 42.3576°N, 82.9300°W |
| From Mariner Park, Detroit | 155 m (507 ft), bearing 177° S |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 8260; NOAA ENC |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Mariner Park, Detroit, 155 m (507 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
- William Livingstone Memorial LighthouseLighthouse · 2.3 km
- St. Clair Flats Front Range LightLighthouse · 28 km
- St. Clair Flats Rear Range LightLighthouse · 28 km
- Detroit River LighthouseLighthouse · 43 km
- Peche Island Rear Range LighthouseLighthouse · 54 km
- Fort Gratiot LighthouseLighthouse · 83 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.