Battle Island Light, Lighthouse on Battle Island, Thunder Bay District, Canada.
The white octagonal concrete tower rises 43 feet with a red lantern on top, positioned on the western point of Battle Island in Lake Superior.
The first wooden lighthouse from 1877 was replaced between 1915 and 1916 with a concrete structure to accommodate increased maritime traffic in the region.
Charles McKay dedicated 36 seasons as the lighthouse keeper, maintaining the essential navigational aid through changing weather patterns and maritime conditions.
The automated light flashes three white signals every 24 seconds, reaching vessels up to 18 miles away across Lake Superior's waters.
In 1953, a moose settled on Battle Island, creating such disruption for the lighthouse keepers that they needed to organize its relocation.
Location: Unorganized Thunder Bay District
Operator: Canadian Coast Guard
GPS coordinates: 48.75177,-87.55740
Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:09
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