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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. p2 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. lhFriends |
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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.
Photo courtesy Historic photo US Coast Guard [uscg] |
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| 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In 1950, a fog signal building with a light on a short tower replaced the destroyed lighthouse; this structure has now been replaced by a skeletal light tower with no fog signal.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.
Photo courtesy Historic photo US Coast Guard [uscg] |
| AK 1 |
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. ARLHS # ALK-002
Photo courtesy US Coast Guard [uscg] |
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| AK 1A |
Odiak Pharos
latitude 60° 32' 13.3" N longitude 145° 45' 46.6" W |
privately built - in Cordova. It is the northernmost light in the U.S. ARLHS # ALK-018 |
| AK 2 |
Cape St. Elias
latitude 59° 47' 54.4" N longitude 144° 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. ARLHS # ALK-005
Photo courtesy Historic photo 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. ARLHS # ALK-004
Photo courtesy jsickoria [webshots] |
| AK 4 |
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. ARLHS # ALK-006
Photo courtesy missp [webshots] |
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| AK 5 |
| Sentinal 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. ARLHS # ALK-011 |
| AK 6 |
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. ferry ARLHS # ALK-010
Photo courtesy bluedevil72 [webshots] |
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| AK 6A |
| Rockwell
latitude 57° 2' 9.6" N longitude 135° 20' 0.6" W
privately built - in Sitka
This building can be rented. Contact Dr. Burgess Bauder (907) 747-3056. ARLHS # ALK-017
Photo courtesy KK Simmons [webshots] |
| AK 7 |
Five Fingers
Views of the Five Finger Lighthouse should be possible from the Alaska Marine Highway ferries passing between Petersburg and Juneau. ferry ARLHS # ALK-007
Photo courtesy NOAA |
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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. ARLHS # ALK-001 |
| AK 8L |
Lincoln Rock
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. ARLHS # ALK-014
Photo courtesy Historic photo US Coast Guard [uscg] |
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| AK 9 |
| Guard Island
latitude 55° 26' 45.4" N longitude 131° 52' 53.2" W
A Lighthouse Excursion to the Guard Islands Lighthouse is offered from Ketchikan. excursion
Originally, there was a keepers house located on the right edge of this photo. It was destroyed in a fire and not reconstructed. ARLHS # ALK-008
Photo courtesy GR Benson [webshots] |
| AK 10 |
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. ARLHS # ALK-009
Photo courtesy ak [webshots] |
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| 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 theTongass 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. forest ARLHS # ALK-012
Photo courtesy US Coast Guard [uscg] |
| AK 12 |
Homer Spit (faux)
latitude 59° 36' 1.6" N longitude 151° 24' 34.6" 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] |
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| AK 13 |
| Homer Spit
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. ARLHS # ALK-025
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. mailMe
