The Muskegon Breakwater Light or South Breakwater Light is a
light
Light or visible light is electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye. Visible light is usually defined as having wavelengths in the range of 400–700 nanometres (nm), corresponding to frequencies of 750–420 tera ...
located on the end of the south arm of the Muskegon breakwater surrounding the mouth of the Muskegon channel in
Muskegon, Michigan.
The site is accessible by walking the breakwater. As of Summer, 2015, the light is available to the public for tours.
History
The first lighthouse located in Muskegon was constructed in 1851 atop a wooden tower on land. In 1871, a steel tower was constructed at the end of the breakwater and the main light was rebuilt.
[ Listed under "Muskegon South Breakwater Light".] In 1928, a new caisson was placed at the end of the south breakwater to support a new light. In 1929 the superstructure for this light was constructed, and it was lit the next year. New navigational equipment was added in 1939.
In 2008 the light became available for transfer under
NHLPA, and in June 2010 ownership was transferred to the
Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy
Michigan () is a state in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. With a population of nearly 10.12 million and an area of nearly , Michigan is the 10th-largest state by population, the 11th-largest by area, and the ...
. The lights and buoys of Muskegon Harbor are maintained by the US Coast Guard Station housed in the lighthouse 3/8 of a mile away, at the mouth of the Muskegon Channel. The light has been in service since 1879.
Description
The Muskegon Breakwater Light is a square pyramidal steel tower mounted on a square steel equipment room. The entire structure is painted red.
See also
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Muskegon Pier Light
The Muskegon South Pierhead Light or Muskegon Pier Light is a lighthouse located on the channel in the harbor of Muskegon, Michigan.
This site is accessible to the public by walking through the pedestrian walkway between the NOAA and USCG stati ...
*, ran aground off the breakwater in 1934
References
External links
Michigan Lighthouse Conservancy
Lighthouses completed in 1930
Lighthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan
Buildings and structures in Muskegon, Michigan
Tourist attractions in Muskegon, Michigan
1930 establishments in Michigan
National Register of Historic Places in Muskegon County, Michigan
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