Lighthouse · The Thumb, Michigan
Port Sanilac Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1886 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 2.5 seconds, seen up to 14 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An hourglass-shaped octagonal brick tower on a private property beside the Port Sanilac harbor; it is seen from the harbor park and the beach.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1886 |
| Light | Fl W 2.5s |
| Position | 43.4290°N, 82.5402°W |
| From Harbor Park, Port Sanilac | 204 m (670 ft), bearing 200° SSW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 10115; NOAA ENC; National Register 84001842 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Harbor Park, Port Sanilac, 204 m (670 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.