Milwaukee Breakwater
Description : This lighthouse, owned and operated by the United States Coast Guard, is an active aid to navigation. The steel tower has a square Balcony and "round cast iron lantern room [that] features helical astragals" in the lantern.[8] The two-story steel lighthouse keeper's quarters are in the art deco style.[9] The structure rests on a 60 feet (18 m) by 54 feet (16 m) concrete pier, which rises more than 20 feet (6.1 m) above the lake's surface.[10] The tower rests 14 feet (4.3 m) above the second floor and is 53 feet (16 m) tall overall. The red light has a focal plane of 67 feet (20 m) feet above Lake Michigan.[3] The lantern and parapet are painted black.[9
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
1
Light Color:
Red / R
Interval of Flashing:
10s
Focal Height:
18.5m
Light Range:
14M
Location / Area / Island:
Eastern Wisconsin
Year built:
1926
Operational:
Yes
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| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| RUTH LUCILLE | 1.31 | 228 |
| AIDEN WILLIAM | 1.31 | 229 |
| BAD DECISIONS | 1.34 | 351 |
| SERIOUS MOONLIGHT | 1.36 | 353 |
| CEST LA VIE | 1.38 | 351 |
| VICTORIA | 1.39 | 355 |
| YIPPEE KI YAY | 1.41 | 353 |
| LADY IN RED | 1.41 | 355 |
| TRAVELLER | 1.42 | 353 |
| LAKE EXPRESS | 1.42 | 188 |
| PERFECT BUOYANCY IV | 1.47 | 226 |
| PRENTISS BROWN | 1.52 | 226 |
| 3669783 | 10.38 | 171 |
| 18 | 19.11 | 159 |
| PATRIOT | 21.72 | 1 |
| NOAA R3105 | 21.73 | 2 |
| AVAILABLE LIGHT | 21.76 | 1 |
| OUR DASH | 21.77 | 1 |
| OLIVE L. MOORE | 27.12 | 161 |
