Eldred Rock Light
Helipad, Alaska, USA
Name and Location
The Eldred Rock Light is a historic lighthouse located on the southeastern tip of Admiralty Island, Alaska, United States. It has been guiding mariners through the treacherous waters of Lynn Canal since 1906.
Construction and History
Designed by architect William A. Edwards, the lighthouse was built using local stone and granite to stand at an impressive 27.7 meters (91 feet) tall. The structure features a unique octagonal shape with a distinctive lantern room at the top. The original light source was a kerosene-powered lamp, replaced in 1956 by an electric beacon.
Architecture and Materials
The Eldred Rock Light's striking architecture has been immortalized in photographs and artwork by notable photographers and artists, including Margaret Graham Kraning. The lighthouse features a unique octagonal shape with a distinctive lantern room at the top, built using local stone and granite.
Light and Navigation
The Eldred Rock Light exhibits a characteristic flash every 15 seconds, with a range of approximately 13 kilometers (8.1 miles). The light source was originally powered by kerosene, replaced in 1956 by an electric beacon.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can reach the lighthouse via helicopter or kayak, but access is limited due to its remote location. The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views of Admiralty Island and the Lynn Canal.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape features stunning natural beauty, with towering trees, rugged coastlines, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy these scenic views while reaching the lighthouse via helicopter or kayak.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore available.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse has undergone automation, transitioning from manual operation to automated control in the mid-20th century. Today, it is monitored by the United States Coast Guard.
Further Information
- National Register of Historic Places: Eldred Rock Light (#75000332)
- Wikipedia: en:Eldred Rock Light
- GeoJSON dataset: way/512989088
Details
| Name | Eldred Rock Light |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 58.9709005, -135.2207287 |
| Year of construction | 1906 |
| Stories | immortalized in photographs and artwork by notable photographers and artists, features striking architecture |
| Architectural style | octagonal |
| Architect | William A. Edwards |
| Construction material | stone, granite |
| Tower height | 27.7 |
| Heritage status | true |
| Renovations | automated |
| Access description | helicopter, kayak |
| Accessible | false |
| Landscape type | natural beauty |
| View description | breathtaking views of Admiralty Island and the Lynn Canal |
| Nearby attractions | Admiralty Island |
| AIS Radar | false |
| Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
| Light range | 13 |
| Automated | true |