Lighthouse · Washington Island, Wisconsin
Pilot Island Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1858 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows two white flashes every 6 seconds, seen up to 9 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A square brick tower joined to the keeper's house on a small island at the east end of Death's Door passage; the island is closed to visitors, and the light is seen from the Washington Island ferry.
Open in the viewer from Northport Pier, Washington Island ferry →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1858 |
| Light | Fl (2)W 6s |
| Position | 45.2844°N, 86.9197°W |
| From Northport Pier, Washington Island ferry | 4.5 km (2.8 mi), bearing 99° E |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 21325; NOAA ENC; National Register 83004279 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Northport Pier, Washington Island ferry, 4.5 km (2.8 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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- Cana Island LighthouseLighthouse · 24 km
- Eagle Bluff LighthouseLighthouse · 28 km
- Baileys Harbor Range Rear LightLighthouse · 28 km
- Baileys Harbor Range Front LightLighthouse · 29 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.