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ADMIRALTY HEAD LIGHT
STRAITS OF JUAN DE FUCA/PUGET SOUND; NEAR COUPEVILLE, FORT CASEY STATE PARK Station Established: 1860 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1903 Operational? NO Automated? NO Deactivated: 1922 Foundation Materials: SURFACE Construction Materials: BRICK AND STUCCO Tower Shape: CONICAL Height: 120-feet Markings/Pattern: WHITE BRICK TOWER W/BLACK LANTERN Characteristics: Spanish-style structure, 2-story residence Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1903 Foghorn: GENERAL INFORMATION: The original lighthouse as completed during the months just prior to the Civil War and was among the West's earliest navigational aids. It had a fourth order Fresnel lens, and the light could be seen sixteen miles away. This light welcomed Puget Sound marine traffic to Admiralty Inlet. During the Spanish-American War, the US Army demolished the old lighthouse to build a fort (Fort Casey). The present lighthouse went into service in 1903 but was discontinued in 1927. It has been restored and now serves as a museum. It is only open during the summer for visitors. ALKI POINT LIGHT ELLIOTT BAY/PUGET SOUND Station Established: 1887 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1913 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1984 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: CONCRETE Construction Materials: MASONRY Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL ATTACHED TO SIGNAL BLDG Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED & BLACK TRIM Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER FRESNEL 1913 BROWNS POINT LIGHT COMMENCEMENT BAY E. ENTRANCE/PUGET SOUND Station Established: 1887 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1933 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1963 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: CONCRETE Construction Materials: CONCRETE Tower Shape: SQUARE W/OUT LANTERN Markings/Pattern: WHITE Relationship to Other Structure: SEPARATE Original Lens: 375 MM BURROWS ISLAND LIGHT BURROWS ISLAND/ROSARIO STRAIT Station Established: 1906 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1906 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1972 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: STONE Construction Materials: WOOD Tower Shape: SQUARE ON FOG SIGNAL BUILDING Markings/Pattern: WHITE Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT LIGHT NORTH POINT ISLAND/COLUMBIA RIVER Station Established: 1856 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1856 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1962 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: MASONRY Construction Materials: DRESSED STONE Tower Shape: CONICAL ATTACHED TO OIL HOUSE Markings/Pattern: WHITE TOWER W/BLACK BAND, BLACK LANTERN ROOM Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED Original Lens: FIRST ORDER, FRESNEL 1856 CAPE FLATTERY LIGHT TATOOSH ISLAND/ENTRANCE TO STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA Station Established: 1857 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1857 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1977 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: ROCK Construction Materials: SANDSTONE/BRICK Tower Shape: CONICAL Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/BLACK LANTERN & RED ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: Original Lens: FIRST ORDER, FRESNEL 1857 GENERAL INFORMATION: Cape Flattery Lighthouse was built in 1857, but only after great difficulties with the Indians. Before commencing the lighthouse, it was necessary to build a blockhouse, and 20 muskets with ammunition were furnished for protection against Indians from the Canadian side of the Strait. Shortly after the light was completed the keeper resigned because he was annoyed by the numerous Indians who used the island as a fishing and whaling station. Cape Flattery Lighthouse is now electrified, and is fitted with a diaphone fog signal and a radiobeacon. The light can be seen for 19 miles and is 165 feet above water. CATTLE POINT LIGHT DESTRUCTION ISLAND LIGHT WASHINGTON SEA COAST Station Established: 1891 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1891 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1968 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: MASONRY Construction Materials: DRESSED STONE Tower Shape: CONICAL ATTACHED TO STORAGE BLDG. Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/BLACK GALLERY Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED Original Lens: FIRST ORDER, FRESNEL 1891 DOFFLEMYER POINT LIGHT EDIZ HOOK LIGHT RELOCATED FROM STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA Station Established: 1861 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1865 Operational? NO Automated? NO Deactivated: 1908 Foundation Materials: Construction Materials: WOOD Tower Shape: SQUARE Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED LANTERN Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL Original Lens: FIFTH ORDER 1865 GRAYS HARBOR (WESTPORT) LIGHT S. ENTRANCE GRAYS HARBOR/POINT CHEHALIS Station Established: 1898 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1898 Operational? YES Automated? YES Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: SANDSTONE Construction Materials: BRICK Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL PYRAMIDAL Markings/Pattern: WHITE TOWER WITH GREEN ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: SEPARATE Original Lens: THIRD ORDER, FRESNEL 1898 LIME KILN LIGHT DEAD MANS BAY/SAN JUAN ISLAND Station Established: 1914 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1919 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1962 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: CONCRETE Construction Materials: CONCRETE Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL ON SOUND SIGNAL BUILDING Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL Original Lens: 375 MM MARROWSTONE POINT LIGHT ADMIRALTY INLET Station Established: 1882 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1912 Operational? NO Automated? YES 1962 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: Construction Materials: Tower Shape: Markings/Pattern: Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL Original Lens: MUKILTEO LIGHT E. SIDE POSSESSION SOUND Station Established: 1906 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1906 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1979 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: WOOD Construction Materials: WOOD Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL ATTACHED TO FOG SIGNAL BD Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED Original Lens: FRESNEL 1906 NEW DUNGENESS LIGHT ADMIRALTY ISLAND/ST. OF JUAN DE FUCA Station Established: 1857 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1857 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1976 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: SANDSTONE BLOCKS Construction Materials: SANDSTONE/BRICK/STUCCO Tower Shape: CONICAL Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/BLACK LANTERN & RED ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL Original Lens: THIRD ORDER, FRESNEL 1857 NORTH HEAD LIGHT NORTH OF MOUTH TO COLUMBIA RIVER Station Established: 1898 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1898 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1961 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: DRESSED STONE/TIMBER Construction Materials: DRESSED STONE W/BRICK LINING Tower Shape: CONICAL Markings/Pattern: WHITE TOWER, RED ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED Original Lens: FIRST ORDER, FRESNEL 1898 PATOS ISLAND LIGHT PUGET SOUND/STRAITS OF GEORGIA Station Established: 1893 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1908 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1974 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: WOOD Construction Materials: WEATHERBOARD Tower Shape: SQUARE ON FOG SIGNAL BLDG. Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/GREEN TRIM & RED ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER FRESNEL 1908 POINT NO POINT LIGHT KITSAP PENINSULA/PUGET SOUND Station Established: 1879 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1879 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1977 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: MASONRY Construction Materials: BRICK/STUCCO Tower Shape: SQUARE TOWER BETWEEN OFFICE & FOG SIGNAL BLDG Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1898 POINT ROBINSON LIGHT EAST END MAURY ISLAND/PUGET SOUND Station Established: 1885 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1915 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1978 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: MASONRY Construction Materials: MASONRY/CONCRETE Tower Shape: SQUARE ATTACHED TO FOG SIGNAL BLDG. Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF & GREEN TRIM Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED Original Lens: FIFTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1915 POINT WILSON LIGHT ENTRANCE TO ADMIRALTY INLET/PUGET SOUND Station Established: 1879 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1914 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1977 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: CONCRETE Construction Materials: MASONRY/CONCRETE Tower Shape: OCTAGONAL ON FOG SIGNAL BUILDING Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: INTEGRAL Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1879 SEMIAHMOO LIGHT SLIP POINT LIGHT SMITH ISLAND LIGHT TURN POINT LIGHT PREVOST HARBOR/STUART ISLAND Station Established: 1893 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1936 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1974 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: CONCRETE Construction Materials: CONCRETE Tower Shape: SQUARE Markings/Pattern: WHITE Relationship to Other Structure: SEPARATE Original Lens: 300 MM 1936 WEST POINT LIGHT ELLIOTT BAY/PUGET SOUND Station Established: 1881 Year Current Tower(s) First Lit: 1881 Operational? YES Automated? YES 1984 Deactivated: n/a Foundation Materials: NATURAL/EMPLACED Construction Materials: BRICK/STUCCO Tower Shape: OCT/SQUARE ATTACHED TO SIGNAL BLDG Markings/Pattern: WHITE W/RED ROOF Relationship to Other Structure: ATTACHED Original Lens: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL 1881 WILLAPA BAY LIGHT |
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