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| The 7' tall work station sits below the 17' 9" lantern. 9/14/19 (dwm) |
It's why the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal light, a larger, coastal style light was ordered in 1890. It opened in 1898, but the first light keeper noticed trouble as wind shook the tower so violently some instruments didn't work.
The current support structure around the outside of the light was installed in 1903 to support the watch room and lantern. The center cylinder only supports the spiral staircase.
It's a beautiful and imposing light, more than 100 feet tall.
The light was designed to be seen 18 miles out on the water, but there were reports the flashing light could sometimes be seen from 50 miles.
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| The fins at the base support the very top of the tower. 9/14/19 (dwm) |
The United States Coast Guard took over the lighthouse in 1939 and still runs it today.
It is beautiful. While I walked around, I saw Guardsmen and women take boats on the water and down the canal while noticing others walking the base.
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| The Coast Guard Station and Ship Canal light from the breakwater. 9/14/2019 dwm photo |
There are a half-dozen parking spaces where the road curves north near the station. You can walk straight out along the breakwater (photo at right) to see the Pierhead light.
The Ship Canal Light is closed to the public. The view isn't obstructed, however, which offers views of the light between trees and vintage buildings.
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| Don't cross the line! 9/14/19 (dwm) |
"Private" indicates the U.S. Government's side; "Public" where the rest are free to walk, look, and shoot.
The clear message - stay on your side of the line.
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