Lighthouse · Manistique, Michigan
Manistique East Breakwater Light
The tower was first lit in 1916 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a red light, on and off for equal times, every 6 seconds, seen up to 9 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A red steel tower at the end of Manistique's east breakwater, privately owned since 2013 and seen from the town's lakeside boardwalk.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1916 |
| Light | Iso R 6s |
| Position | 45.9449°N, 86.2476°W |
| From Manistique lakeshore | 973 m (3,191 ft), bearing 264° W |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 21475; NOAA ENC; National Register 05000980 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Manistique lakeshore, 973 m (3,191 ft) 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.