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
Name | CalumetHarborBreakwaterSouthEndLighthouse |
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City | Hammond,Indiana |
Country | Unitedstates |
Coordinates | 41.7260363, -87.4933395 |
Year of construction | unknown,believedtohavebeenbuiltintheearly20thcentury |
Events | none |
Keeper stories | none |
Stories | none |
Architectural style | unknown |
Construction material | unknown |
Focal height | notpubliclyavailable |
Tower height | notpubliclyavailable |
Landscape type | industrialandcommercialareas |
View description | LakeMichiganshoreline,withindustrialandcommercialareas |
Facilities | none |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Light range | around10miles(16kilometers) |