Burrows Island Light, Lighthouse in Skagit County, United States
Burrows Island Light is a white square tower that stands on the western tip of Burrows Island, overlooking the Rosario Strait near Anacortes. The structure serves as a navigation marker for vessels traveling through these waters.
Sailors petitioned Congress in 1903 for a lighthouse at this location, leading to construction that began in 1905 and activation in 1906. The tower was built to improve navigation safety in this important shipping area.
The Northwest Schooner Society manages restoration projects at the lighthouse site, addressing weather damage and maintaining the historical structures for future generations.
The site is accessible by boat or kayak for those exploring the waters around the island. Conditions on the water can vary depending on weather and tidal patterns in this area.
The original fog signal system used a trumpet powered by two gasoline engines instead of the bells found at other coastal stations. This unusual equipment made the lighthouse distinct from others in the area.
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