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CalumetHarborBreakwaterSouthEndLighthouse

PGG4+CM Hammond, IN, USA

Name and Location

The Calumet Harbor Breakwater South End Lighthouse is located at the southern end of the Calumet Harbor Breakwater near Hammond, Indiana, United States. The precise location can be marked by GPS coordinates: 41°43'54" N, 87°29'22" W (Lat: 41.7260363, Lon: -87.4933395).

Construction and History

The construction date of the Calumet Harbor Breakwater South End Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, the architectural style and construction materials used in building this lighthouse are unknown.

Light and Navigation

The light range of the Calumet Harbor Breakwater South End Lighthouse is estimated to be around 10 miles (16 kilometers). The light characteristic is marked as "Fl(3)W.15s,", indicating a flashing white light with a period of 15 seconds and three flashes.

Accessibility and Visiting

The public can access the lighthouse's location via boat or kayak, but there are no on-site facilities or guided tours available. Visitors can also explore the surrounding area, including the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the Calumet Harbor Breakwater South End Lighthouse is of the Lake Michigan shoreline, with the surrounding landscape comprising industrial and commercial areas.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable local folklore or unique anecdotes associated with this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Calumet Harbor Breakwater South End Lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, meaning it no longer requires manual operation. The focal height (the distance between the light source and the sea level) is unavailable. There is also no information available on whether the lighthouse has an AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installation.

Further Information

For further reading on lighthouses in general or specific information on the Calumet Harbor Breakwater South End Lighthouse, consult the following resources:

  • United States Coast Guard: Aids to Navigation
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): NOAA Charts
  • Indiana Dunes National Park: Recreational Activities

Details

NameCalumetHarborBreakwaterSouthEndLighthouse
CityHammond,Indiana
CountryUnitedstates
Coordinates41.7260363, -87.4933395
Year of constructionunknown,believedtohavebeenbuiltintheearly20thcentury
Eventsnone
Keeper storiesnone
Storiesnone
Architectural styleunknown
Construction materialunknown
Focal heightnotpubliclyavailable
Tower heightnotpubliclyavailable
Landscape typeindustrialandcommercialareas
View descriptionLakeMichiganshoreline,withindustrialandcommercialareas
Facilitiesnone
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light rangearound10miles(16kilometers)