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This page currently shows the
beginning of Lighthouses of Alaska. Index data (on
the left below) comes from List of ALL Existing U.S. Lighthouses by Bob
and Sandra Shanklin. I am very grateful to
Lighthouse Friends for their
excellent data on location and directions to lights. Each lighthouse is linked to (in our editorial
opinion) the best reference site for that light.
The geographic coordinates (as well as I know them) are available as
a TomTom Point of Interest file for
download.
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Cape Sarichef
This was located on the northwestern coast of Unimak Island
marking the northern entrance to Unimak Pass. Built in 1903,
this building was destroyed in 1946, and the station was
discontinued in 1979. The modern building was demolished in
1999.
Historic photo courtesy US Coast Guard [uscg] |
| AK 0S |
Scotch Cap
In 1950, a fog signal building with a light on a short tower
replaced the destroyed lighthouse; this structure has now been
replaced by a skeletal light tower with no fog signal. Located on
the southwestern coast of Unimak Island marking the southern
entrance to Unimak Pass.
Historic photo courtesy US Coast Guard [uscg] |
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AK 1 |
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Cape Hinchinbrook
Located on the southwest end of Hinchenbrook Island, thirty-seven miles
southwest of Cordova.
The original light was built in 1909, but moved
when earthquakes in 1927 and 1928 destroyed the cliff it was built on.
The current light dates from 1934. It was automated in 1974.
The original 3rd order Fresnel lens is on display at the Valez Heritage
Center.
Historic photo courtesy US Coast Guard [uscg]
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AK 1A |
Odiak Pharos
latitude 60º 32' 13.3" N longitude 145º 45' 46.6" W
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privately built - in Cordova. In is the northernmost light
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Cape St.
Elias
latitude 59º 47' 54.4" N longitude 144º 35' 55.6" W
Located on the southwestern end of Kayak Island, sixty-five miles
southeast of Cordova
Built in 1915, the only major changes have
been a new roof. It was automated in 1974. The original lens
is on display at the Cordova Museum.
Historic photo courtesy US Coast Guard [uscg]
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AK 3 |
Cape Spencer
As the Cape Spencer Lighthouse is located within Glacier Bay National
Park, the park's concessionaires is a good source of operators who serve
the area. However, you will note the heli-pad in the foreground,
getting here may not be easy or cheap.
Photo courtesy jsickoria
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| AK 4 |
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Eldred Rock
Eldred Rock Lighthouse is visible from cruise ships and ferries that pass
through Lynn Canal to and from Haines and Skagway. Specific options
include the Alaska Marine Highway ferries and Alaska Fjordlines, Inc.
Private charters to the lighthouse from Juneau can be arranged with Auke
Bay Landing Craft or Alaska Marine Adventures.
Photo courtesy missp
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AK 5 |
Sentinel
Island
The best way to see the lighthouse is on an overnight stay
that can be arranged through the Gastineau Channel Historical Society by
calling (907) 586-5338. |
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| AK 6 |
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Point Retreat The Point Retreat Lighthouse can also be seen from the
Gustavus Ferry,
which operates between Auke Bay (Juneau) and Glacier Bay National Park.
Photo courtesy bluedevil72
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Rockwell
latitude 57º 2' 9.6" N longitude 135º 20' 0.6" W
privately built - in Sitka
This building can be rented. Contact Dr. Burgess Bauder (907)
747-3056.
Photo courtesy KK Simmons [Webshots] |
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| AK 8 |
Cape Decision
Located on the southern end of Kuiu Island, where Chatham and Sumner
Straits meet. The lighthouse is roughly 71 miles southwest of Petersburg
and 86 miles southeast of Sitka.
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Lincoln Rock
(Lincoln Rock West)
In 1911 a manned fog signal station was
built on Lincoln Island about 440 yd from the rock, and in 1944 a
skeletal light tower was added. The fog signal station was
demolished after being deactivated in 1968 and only foundations of
the buildings remain along with the skeletal tower. Located at the
western end of Clarence Strait about 55 miles northwest of
Ketchikan. Accessible only boat.
Historic photo courtesy US Coast Guard [uscg] |
| AK 9 |
Guard
Island
latitude 55º 26' 45.4" N longitude 131º 52' 53.4" W
A Lighthouse
Excursion to the Guard Islands Lighthouse is offered from Ketchikan.
Originally, there was a keepers house located on the right edge of this
photo. It was destroyed in a fire and not reconstructed.
Photo courtesy GR Benson [Webshots] |
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| AK 10 |
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Mary Island
Misty Fjords Air, Promech Air, Family Air Tours, and Southeast Aviation,
all out of Ketchikan, will offer private flightseeing tours to view the
Mary Island Lighthouse.
Photo courtesy ak [Webshots] |
| AK 11 |
Tree Point
Located on the mainland overlooking the Revillagigedo Channel about 6
miles north of the Canadian border, within the
Misty Fjords National Monument (part of the
Tongass National Forest).
Accessible only by boat or float plane; best seen on air tours from
Ketchikan. The original station was completed in 1904. The current
station dates from 1935 and was automated in 1969.
Historic photo courtesy US Coast Guard [uscg]
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Homer
latitude 59º 38' 14.7" N longitude 151º 30' 8.6" W
Drive down the Kenai
Peninsula to the end of the road. This lighthouse sits at the
beginning of the Homer Spit and is right next door to Starvin
Marvin's Pizza.
Note that this is a faux lighthouse.
Photo courtesy cdm [Flickr] |
| AK 13 |
Homer Spit
latitude 59º 36' 1.6" N longitude 151º 24' 34.6" W
There is also a real
lighthouse in Homer, USCG 6-26200, the Homer Spit Light. It is
mounted on top of the Land's End Resort, which is at the extreme tip
of the Homer Spit.
Photo courtesy majedanani [webshots] |
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If you've read this far, you've probably figured out that I personally have
not visited any of the lights on this page. If you have done so, and have
updates to this page, please contact me
so we can fix things.
