Slip Point Light, Maritime navigation landmark on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Clallam County, US
Slip Point Light is a lighthouse on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Clallam County, featuring a square tower that once held a fourth-order Fresnel lens. A fog signal building stands nearby, and the former keeper's residence is now used by the local sheriff's department.
The station was established in 1905, originally with a simple lantern on the signal building before receiving its own tower in 1916. It was built to address the need for safer navigation through the strait.
The light served as a crucial reference point for vessels navigating the strait and reflects how important this waterway was for maritime commerce. Visitors can observe how such coastal stations contributed to the safety of those at sea.
The site is accessible from the nearby road and sits in a quiet coastal area with open views of the strait. Visitors should be prepared for changing weather since the location is exposed to the elements.
This light was the middle link in a chain of three lighthouses guiding ships through the strait, filling a 60-mile gap between other key navigation points. This position made it an essential part of a larger maritime system.
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