Lighthouse · Apostle Islands, Wisconsin
Outer Island Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1874 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 10 seconds, seen up to 12 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A white brick tower with a keeper's house on the north tip of Outer Island, the most remote of the Apostle Islands lights, owned by the National Park Service.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1874 |
| Light | Fl W 10s |
| Position | 47.0765°N, 90.4167°W |
| From By boat off Outer Island | 2.0 km (1.2 mi), bearing 217° SW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 15255; NOAA ENC; National Register 77000145 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from By boat off Outer 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
- Devils Island LighthouseLighthouse · 24 km
- Michigan Island LighthouseLighthouse · 24 km
- Old Michigan Island LighthouseLighthouse · 24 km
- Raspberry Island LighthouseLighthouse · 32 km
- Sand Island LighthouseLighthouse · 40 km
- La Pointe LighthouseLighthouse · 48 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.