Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Light

The Indiana Harbor East Breakwater Light stands 23 meters tall at the entrance of Indiana Harbor, featuring a square steel tower with a green light pattern.

The lighthouse became operational in 1935, replacing an earlier structure as the harbor expanded to accommodate increased maritime traffic in Lake Michigan's industrial corridor.

This maritime structure marks the intersection of industrial development and naval safety, guiding vessels through one of the Great Lakes' commercial waterways.

The lighthouse beam reaches 12 nautical miles across Lake Michigan, employing a fourth-order Fresnel lens that alternates between three seconds on and three seconds off.

Located at the northern end of Indiana Harbor, this lighthouse directs billions of dollars worth of cargo through shipping lanes while operating from its stone-filled crib base.

Location: Lake County

Height: 23 m

GPS coordinates: 41.68080,-87.44110

Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:04