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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AK 0 |
Cape Sarichef access: none
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 access: none
In 1950, a fog signal building with a light on a short tower replaced the destroyed lighthouse; this structure has now been replaced by a skeletal light tower with no fog signal.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 access: boat from Cordova
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.
From the Copper River Highway just east of the high school in Cordova, turn west onto Whitshed Road and travel 0.3 miles, where you will find the lighthouse and Cordova Rose Lodge on your right. ARLHS # ALK-018 |
AK 2 |
Cape St. Elias latitude 59° 47' 54.4" N longitude 144° 35' 55.6" W access: boat
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.
The Cape St. Elias Lightkeepers Association has conducted a "Lighthouse School" at the station in the past and can also arrange for overnight stays at the lighthouse. ARLHS # ALK-005
Photo courtesy Historic photo US Coast Guard [uscg] |
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AK 3 |
| Cape Spencer access: plane
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 ARLHS # ALK-004
Photo courtesy jsickoria [webshots] |
AK 4 |
Eldred Rock access: boat
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. (G 6543) ARLHS # ALK-006
Photo courtesy Annekäthi Zingre [Flickr] |
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AK 5 |
| Sentinal Island access: car, rustic overnight, helicopter or boat
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. (G 6538) ARLHS # ALK-011 |
AK 6 |
Point Retreat access: ferry
The Point Retreat Lighthouse can also be seen from the Gustavus Ferry, which operates between Auke Bay (Juneau) and Glacier Bay National Park. ferry (G 6528) ARLHS # ALK-010
Photo courtesy bluedevil72 [webshots] |
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AK 6A |
| Rockwell latitude 57° 2' 14.4" N longitude 135° 20' 20.5" W September 5, 2014 access: car
privately built - in Sitka. Visible from the Sitka bridge. To get closer takes a boat.
This building can be rented. Contact Dr. Burgess Bauder (907) 747-3056. ARLHS # ALK-017 |
AK 7 |
Five Fingers latitude 57° 16' 7.3" N longitude 133° 37' 53.4" W September 3, 2014 access: ferry
Views of the Five Finger Lighthouse are possible from the Alaska Marine Highway ferries passing between Petersburg and Juneau. ferry ARLHS # ALK-007 |
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AK 8 |
| Cape Decision access: helicopter from Petersburg
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
Photo courtesy Cape Decision Lighthouse Society [CDLS] |
AK 8L |
Lincoln Rock access: boat
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.
The light was demolished and only the foundations remain. 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 access: car or excursion from Ketchikan
A Lighthouse Excursion to the Guard Islands Lighthouse is offered from Ketchikan. excursion
From downtown Ketchikan, drive north on the main road (Tongass Avenue) for just over eleven miles. You can see the lighthouse from the main road, or, to get closer, turn left onto South Point Higgins Road and follow it downhill. On your left, there will be a grove of trees from which you can get a good view of the lighthouse. (G 6046) ARLHS # ALK-008
Photo courtesy GR Benson [webshots] |
AK 10 |
Mary Island access: plane
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. (G 6006) ARLHS # ALK-009
Photo courtesy ak [webshots] |
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AK 11 |
| Tree Point access: boat or float plane
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). The original station was completed in 1904. The current station dates from 1935 and was automated in 1969. forest (G 6002) 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 access: car
Note that this is a faux lighthouse.
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.
Photo courtesy cdm [Flickr] |
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AK 13 |
| Homer Spit latitude 59° 36' 21" N longitude 151° 24' 52" W access: car
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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