Lighthouse · Apostle Islands, Wisconsin
Devils Island Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1901 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one red flash every 10 seconds, seen up to 11 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A cast-iron tower on the north shore of Devils Island, the last Apostle Islands light to be built and automated, above the sea caves at the edge of the open lake.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1901 |
| Light | Fl R 10s |
| Position | 47.0795°N, 90.7281°W |
| From By boat off Devils Island | 2.0 km (1.2 mi), bearing 180° S |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 15565; NOAA ENC; National Register 77000145 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from By boat off Devils Island, 2.0 km (1.2 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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- Sand Island LighthouseLighthouse · 18 km
- Outer Island LighthouseLighthouse · 24 km
- Michigan Island LighthouseLighthouse · 29 km
- Old Michigan Island LighthouseLighthouse · 29 km
- La Pointe LighthouseLighthouse · 39 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.