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
Name | Gig Harbor Lighthouse |
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City | Gig Harbor |
Country | Usa |
Coordinates | 47.3265778, -122.5747398 |
Year of construction | 1900 |
Focal height | 12.8 |
Renovations | converted to a museum or private residence |
Accessible | true |
View description | overlooking Puget Sound, surrounded by residential areas, parks, and waterways |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Light characteristic | "Fl" |
Light range | 3 |
Automated | false |