Lighthouse · Isle Royale, Michigan
Rock of Ages Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1910 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 10 seconds, seen up to 12 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A tall steel and concrete tower on a reef 2.25 miles west of Isle Royale's Washington Island, seen from the Grand Portage ferries.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1910 |
| Light | Fl W 10s |
| Position | 47.8665°N, 89.3147°W |
| From By boat off Rock of Ages | 2.2 km (1.4 mi), bearing 246° WSW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 16655; NOAA ENC; National Register 83000881 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from By boat off Rock of Ages, 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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Nearby
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- Rock Harbor LighthouseLighthouse · 60 km
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- Sand Hills LighthouseLighthouse · 88 km
- Eagle River LighthouseLighthouse · 91 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.