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August 30, 2019 -- Wawatam Lighthouse
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Wawatam Lighthouse is an automated, modern lighthouse that guards the harbor of St. Ignace, Michigan in the Straits of Mackinac and takes its name from the late railroad ferry Chief Wawatam, which used this same dock from 1911 through the mid-1980''s.
This classic lighthouse started life in 1998 as a Michigan Welcome Center travel icon at Monroe, Michigan. In 2004, the Monroe Welcome Center was being revamped and the lighthouse was put up for relocation. The City of St. Ignace was the lucky recipient and the structure was trucked north in five pieces. Wawatam Lighthouse''s beacon at the new locaton was first lit on August 20, 2006. Visible for more than 13 miles out over Lake Huron, it is now an official aid-to-navigation. The 250 millimeter Fresnel lens casts its light in a 152 degree arc.
Bruno Suignard
3 days agosuperb lighthouse!!
Rick Willis
on August 30, 2019A Super find 🌞...
Howard's Photography
on August 30, 2019Excellent capture of the lighthouse, great comp!
arctangent
on August 30, 2019Wow, this one has an interesting history. It's possible I saw it when it was in Monroe, back in the day, and it just never registered with me. Glad to know how successfully it has been repurposed.
Lgood
on August 30, 2019That's a great shot! It seems like a very small lighthouse, but as long as it's light is strong, that's all that matters. And visible at 13 miles, it certainly strong! Well done!
Greg&Rose Photography
on August 30, 2019Superb shot excellent POV
Wayne Wendel
on August 30, 2019Superb capture of this lighthouse.
fotoeffects
on August 30, 2019Terrific capture...it looks like it has always been there!
KDP450
on August 30, 2019Great composition and nice use of the panoramic format. Love lighthouses and navigation lights as a subject and this is a lovely shot.
Judith Sparhawk
on August 30, 2019Neat little lighthouse--one I missed when I was in that area. The color of the lake is great.