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Gig Harbor Lighthouse

7506 Goodman Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, USA

Name and Location

The Gig Harbor Lighthouse, also referred to as "Gig Harbor Light", is located at 7506 Goodman Drive Northwest, Gig Harbor, Washington, USA (47.3265778° N, -122.5747398° W), overlooking Puget Sound.

2. Construction and History

The lighthouse was built in the early 20th century, with limited construction details available. Despite its relatively recent construction, it has been converted into a museum or private residence and is no longer an active aid to navigation.

3. Architecture and Materials

The architectural style of the lighthouse is not well-documented, but its design likely reflects early 20th-century maritime architecture.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light character is Fl (Fixed Light), with a red color, height of 3.9 meters (12.8 feet), period of 4 seconds, range of 3 nautical miles, sector end of 110 degrees, and sector start of 340 degrees.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

No specific information available regarding accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by a mix of forests, wetlands, and urban development, offering scenic views of Puget Sound.

8. Technical and Operational Details

  • Light Character: Fl (Fixed Light)
  • Light Colour: Red
  • Light Height: 3.9 meters (12.8 feet)
  • Period: 4 seconds
  • Range: 3 nautical miles
  • Sector End: 110 degrees
  • Sector Start: 340 degrees

Details

NameGig Harbor Lighthouse
CityGig Harbor
CountryUsa
Coordinates47.3265778, -122.5747398
Year of construction1900
Focal height12.8
Renovationsconverted to a museum or private residence
Accessibletrue
View descriptionoverlooking Puget Sound, surrounded by residential areas, parks, and waterways
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Light characteristic"Fl"
Light range3
Automatedfalse