Name and Location

The Unnamed Lighthouse Ruin on Wake Island does not have an official name, but it is located on Wake Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands, at coordinates 19°18′17.6″ N, 166°37′52.5″ E.

Construction and History

The construction date and history of the lighthouse are unknown, as there is no primary documentation available. Local archives and U.S. government records do not show an active lighthouse at this location. It is possible that this feature was an informal beacon or survey marker erected during mid-20th-century military or civilian mapping projects.

Architecture and Materials

The structure type of the ruin is a ruined tower (former lighthouse), likely made of masonry or concrete, based on regional practices. The condition of the ruin is partial walls or stub tower, with no lantern room or optics remaining.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse does not have an active light, as it is decommissioned and not charted as an aid to navigation.

Accessibility and Visiting

Access to Wake Island is restricted, and visits require special permission from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or U.S. military authorities. There are no facilities at the ruin, including trails, signage, or interpretive materials.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape features low-lying coral atoll vegetation and adjacent to the western shoreline of Wake Island's main islet.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable stories or anecdotes about this lighthouse, as its history remains unknown.

Technical and Operational Details

As the lighthouse is in a state of ruin, there are no technical or operational details available.

Further Information

For more information on Wake Island, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wake_island.