Lighthouse · Manistee, Michigan
Frankfort North Breakwater Light
The tower was first lit in 1912 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a steady white light, seen up to 16 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A white steel pyramid raised on a two-story base at the end of Frankfort's north breakwater, reached on foot from the beach.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1912 |
| Light | F W |
| Position | 44.6309°N, 86.2522°W |
| From Frankfort Beach | 559 m (1,832 ft), bearing 231° SW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 18375; NOAA ENC; National Register 05000983 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Frankfort Beach, 559 m (1,832 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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- North Manitou Shoal LightLighthouse · 49 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.