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Lansing Shoal Lighthouse

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Name and Location

The Lansing Shoal Lighthouse is located at the coordinates of 45.9037333° N, 85.5617166° W, off the coast of Mackinac County, Michigan, United States. Its official name is Lansing Shoal Lighthouse, with no local nickname recorded.

Construction and History

The Lansing Shoal Lighthouse was constructed in 1895 during the Late 19th Century era. The lighthouse has been an active aid to navigation since its construction, although it has been automated since its original manual operation ceased.

Architecture and Materials

No specific architectural style or construction materials are recorded for this lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The original light had a range of 15 nautical miles, characterized as Fl(3)W.15s, meaning a flashing white light every 10 seconds. The lighthouse has been equipped with various navigation aids since its automation, including radar installations. Details about these systems are not available.

Accessibility and Visiting

Although still an active aid to navigation, the lighthouse has been automated since its original manual operation ceased. No information is available on current public accessibility or on-site facilities for visitors.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and environment offer scenic views.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable local folklore or unique anecdotes are associated with the Lansing Shoal Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at a height of 60 feet (18 meters) with a focal height of 45 feet (14 meters). The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under reference number "05000979" in 2005.

Further Information

No additional references or sources are available for further reading on this topic.

Details

NameLansing Shoal Lighthouse
CityMackinac County
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45.9037333, -85.5617166
Year of construction1895
Eventsconstruction in 1895
Focal height14
Tower height18
Nearby attractions["scenic views"]
AIS Radartrue
Light characteristic"Fl(3)W.15s"
Light range15
Automatedtrue