Mile Rocks Lighthouse

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse was completed in 1906, replacing a nearby bell buoy. This new structure marked an improvement in maritime safety for the region.

History

• The lighthouse stands at a height of 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level. Its focal height is approximately 30 meters (98 feet), allowing it to emit light over a considerable distance.
• The tower's architecture features a distinctive design, with alternating red and white rings that were once painted on its surface. However, as of 2017, the lighthouse has been repainted plain white.

Light Characteristics

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse emits a fixed beam pattern, providing guidance for mariners navigating the area. The exact range of this light is not specified in available information.

Current Status

• As of recent updates, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.
• However, its automation status has undergone changes over time, with the original 85 ft (26 m) tower being demolished and replaced by a helipad in 1966.

Location and Accessibility

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse is situated on a rock approximately 1 mile southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge, off Lands End in San Francisco, California. The lighthouse can be accessed via the Coastal Trail.

Heritage Status

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse holds significant cultural and historical value, reflecting the evolution of maritime safety measures in the region.

Notable Historical Events

• One notable event associated with the Mile Rocks Lighthouse is its completion in 1906, marking an improvement in navigation for the area.

Architecture

The lighthouse stands at a height of 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level. Its focal height is approximately 30 meters (98 feet), allowing it to emit light over a considerable distance.

Light Characteristics

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse emits a fixed beam pattern, providing guidance for mariners navigating the area. The exact range of this light is not specified in available information.

Current Status

• As of recent updates, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.
• However, its automation status has undergone changes over time, with the original 85 ft (26 m) tower being demolished and replaced by a helipad in 1966.

Location and Accessibility

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse is situated on a rock approximately 1 mile southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge, off Lands End in San Francisco, California. The lighthouse can be accessed via the Coastal Trail.

Heritage Status

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse holds significant cultural and historical value, reflecting the evolution of maritime safety measures in the region.

Notable Historical Events

• One notable event associated with the Mile Rocks Lighthouse is its completion in 1906, marking an improvement in navigation for the area.

Light Characteristics

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse emits a fixed beam pattern, providing guidance for mariners navigating the area. The exact range of this light is not specified in available information.

Current Status

• As of recent updates, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.
• However, its automation status has undergone changes over time, with the original 85 ft (26 m) tower being demolished and replaced by a helipad in 1966.

Location and Accessibility

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse is situated on a rock approximately 1 mile southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge, off Lands End in San Francisco, California. The lighthouse can be accessed via the Coastal Trail.

Heritage Status

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse holds significant cultural and historical value, reflecting the evolution of maritime safety measures in the region.

Notable Historical Events

• One notable event associated with the Mile Rocks Lighthouse is its completion in 1906, marking an improvement in navigation for the area.

Light Characteristics

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse emits a fixed beam pattern, providing guidance for mariners navigating the area. The exact range of this light is not specified in available information.

Current Status

• As of recent updates, the lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.
• However, its automation status has undergone changes over time, with the original 85 ft (26 m) tower being demolished and replaced by a helipad in 1966.

Location and Accessibility

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse is situated on a rock approximately 1 mile southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge, off Lands End in San Francisco, California. The lighthouse can be accessed via the Coastal Trail.

Heritage Status

The Mile Rocks Lighthouse holds significant cultural and historical value, reflecting the evolution of maritime safety measures in the region.

Notable Historical Events

• One notable event associated with the Mile Rocks Lighthouse is its completion in 1906, marking an improvement in navigation for the area.