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Managing Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Notes:
This active light is located off the south side of Mackincac Island.
Tower Height: 60
Height of Focal Plane: 71
Characteristic and Range: Red flash every 4 seconds.
Description of Tower: White reinforced concrete tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1947
Date Present Tower Built: 1947
Date Automated: 1973
Optics: Now 190 mm.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? No.
Directions:
This lighthouse can be seen from the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island. For information, contact Arnold Transit Company, email tonyfrazier@portup.com, phone (800) 542-8528; Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, email sheplers@freeway.net, phone (231) 436-5023; or Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry, phone (800) 638-9892. It can also be seen from tours offered by Mackinac Seaplane Tours -- see www.mackinacseaplanes.com or call 906-632-9746.
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