Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse
Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse, Munising, MI 49862, USA
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The Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse stands tall on the scenic shores of Lake Superior in Michigan, USA. Its official name is simply "Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse", with no local nickname documented.
Construction and History
The lighthouse was constructed in 1894 during the late 19th century. Although its history is not extensively documented, it remains operational as a navigational aid for mariners navigating Lake Superior's east channel.
Architecture and Materials
The Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse has an architectural style that is not documented. Its construction materials include masonry and steel. The lighthouse stands at a height of 45 feet (13.7 meters), with a focal height of 65 feet (19.8 meters).
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a light characteristic of Fl (3) W 15s, meaning it flashes three times every 15 seconds with a white light. Its light range is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers).
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors are welcome to visit the lighthouse grounds and take in the stunning views of Lake Superior. The lighthouse has been converted into a private residence and operates as an automated aid since 1983. Public accessibility is limited, but visitors can reach the lighthouse by following US-28 East from Munising for approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers), then turning left onto Grand Island Road.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape offers breathtaking vistas of Lake Superior's shoreline, with the nearby Munising harbor and surrounding islands visible on a clear day. The lighthouse is situated within Grand Island Township, surrounded by dense forests and wetlands.
Anecdotes and Folklore
There are no notable stories or anecdotes documented about the Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse remains operational as a navigation aid for mariners navigating Lake Superior's east channel. It is not part of any official aids-to-navigation system. No AIS/Radar installation has been made, and it does not appear on nautical charts (private residence).
Further Information
- For further reading, refer to Lighthouse Friends - Grand Island East Channel Light or Michigan State University's Lighthouses of Michigan database.
Details
| Name | Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Munising |
| Country | Usa |
| Coordinates | 46.4566579, -86.6231227 |
| Website | https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=726 |
| Year of construction | 1894 |
| Events | The grounding of a cargo vessel in 1975 |
| Construction material | Masonry and steel |
| Focal height | 65 |
| Tower height | 45 |
| Renovations | Converted to a private residence |
| Access description | By car, follow US-28 East for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto Grand Island Road and continue for another 2.5 miles. |
| Accessible | true |
| View description | Breathtaking vistas of Lake Superior's shoreline, with the nearby Munising harbor and surrounding islands visible on a clear day. |
| Guided tours | false |
| Facilities | Limited parking and restrooms available for visitors |
| Opening hours | Varies (private residence) |
| Nearby attractions | Grand Island State Park, Munising Harbor, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore |
| AIS Radar | false |
| Light characteristic | Fl (3) W 15s |
| Light range | 15 |
| Automated | true |