Sturgeon Bay Canal North Pierhead Light, Navigational lighthouse in Sturgeon Bay, United States.
The cylindrical red steel lighthouse rises 39 feet from a square fog signal house at the entrance of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal.
The lighthouse began operating in 1882 when Congress allocated funds to construct a guide for vessels entering the newly built Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal.
The Sturgeon Bay Canal North Pierhead Light marks the maritime heritage of Wisconsin's Door County and its connection to Great Lakes navigation.
Visitors can view the exterior of the lighthouse by parking at the designated lot and walking along the seawall to the northern pier.
The lighthouse emits a red signal every 2.5 seconds and maintains a visibility range of 9 nautical miles across Lake Michigan waters.
Location: Sturgeon Bay
Inception: 1882
Height: 11 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 44.79190,-87.30940
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07
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