Destruction Island Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse on Destruction Island, Washington, United States.
The 94-foot tall white lighthouse structure stands on a remote island three miles from the Jefferson County coastline, featuring iron exterior protection.
Construction began in 1890 after funding delays, and the lighthouse first illuminated its five-wick lamp on January 1, 1892 to guide maritime traffic.
The first-order Fresnel lens, manufactured in France by Henry Le Paute in 1888, now resides at the Westport Maritime Museum for public viewing.
While the lighthouse ceased operations in 2008, visitors can observe the structure from specific viewpoints along U.S. Route 101 at Ruby Beach.
The lighthouse received its name from multiple maritime accidents in the late 18th century, when Spanish and British crews met unfortunate fates near the island.
Location: Jefferson County
GPS coordinates: 47.67437,-124.48697
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:43
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