Mile Rocks Light, Maritime lighthouse near Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, US
Mile Rocks Lighthouse stands on a concrete base reinforced with steel plating, weighing 1500 tons, situated 1 mile southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The lighthouse construction in 1906 followed the tragic sinking of SS City of Rio de Janeiro in 1901, which resulted in 128 deaths near these rocks.
The structure represents early maritime navigation methods along the California coast, with its original Fresnel lens now displayed at Old Point Loma Lighthouse.
The lighthouse operates automatically since 1966, visible from multiple observation points along San Francisco's coastal walking paths.
The foundation rests on a rock measuring only 40 by 30 feet at high water, requiring specialized construction techniques in strong currents.
Location: California
Inception: 1906
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 37.79277,-122.51037
Latest update: June 14, 2025 11:51
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