Ile Aux Galets, Octagonal lighthouse on Skillagalee Island, Lake Michigan, Michigan, US
The 18-meter white brick tower features a black lantern and emits a white light flash every six seconds across Lake Michigan's waters.
The lighthouse was built in 1888 by the United States Lighthouse Board after two previous structures from 1850 and 1868 deteriorated due to harsh conditions.
The lighthouse stands as a testament to maritime safety efforts, guiding ships through dangerous reefs and shoals in the Grays Reef Passage since its construction.
The structure maintains an 11-nautical-mile navigation range and operates through a solar-powered system following its automation in 1969.
Located on a low gravel island, the lighthouse combines an octagonal hourglass shape with a fourth-order Fresnel lens in its architectural design.
Location: Ile Aux Galets
Inception: 1888
Height: 18 m
GPS coordinates: 45.67632,-85.17233
Latest update: March 27, 2025 06:06
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