Lighthouse · Outer Islands, Washington
Patos Island Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1908 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 6 seconds, seen up to 9 nautical miles out. It stands on Patos Island, the northernmost of the San Juans, reached only by boat.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1908 |
| Light | Fl W 6s |
| Position | 48.7890°N, 122.9713°W |
| From Lime Kiln Point State Park | 33 km (21 mi), bearing 24° NNE |
| Source | NOAA ENC; USCG Light List Vol. VI 19854 |
How to see it
Above water but beyond the horizon from Lime Kiln Point State Park, 33 km (21 mi) away: the curve of the earth hides it. CoastFinder draws it faintly and marks it hidden, with its bearing and distance.
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Nearby
- Turn Point LighthouseLighthouse · 22 km
- Lime Kiln LighthouseLighthouse · 33 km
- Cattle Point LighthouseLighthouse · 38 km
- Burrows Island LighthouseLighthouse · 39 km
- New Dungeness LighthouseLighthouse · 68 km
- Admiralty Head LighthouseLighthouse · 73 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.