Grand Island East Channel Light

Infobox_Lighthouse

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caption = Grand Island East Channel light in 2007
location = Munising, Michigan, U.S.
coordinates = coord|46|27.01|N|86|37.345|W|region:US_type:landmark|display=inline,title
yearbuilt =
yearlit = 1868
automated =
yeardeactivated = 1908
foundation = Brick
construction = Wood frame
shape = Square
marking = White
height = Convert|45|ft|m|1|abbr=on|lk=on
elevation =
lens = Oil-fired steamer
Fifth order Fresnel
currentlens = none
intensity =
range = Convert|13.25|mi|km|1|abbr=on
characteristic = Fixed white
admiralty =
NGA =
ARLHS =The Grand Island East Channel Light is a lighthouse located just north of Munising, Michigan (latitude 46° 27.010' longitude -86° 37.345') and was intended to lead boats from Lake Superior through the channel east of Grand Island into the Munising Harbor. Constructed of wood, the light first opened for service in 1868. The light was very difficult to see from Lake Superior, and maintenance of the light was very difficult so the Munising Range Lights were constructed (Munising Rear Range Light, Munising Front Range Light) and this light was removed from service in 1908.cite web|url=http://www.thecapecodstore.net/encyclopedia/grand_island_east_channel_mi.html|work=Lighthouse Encyclopedia|title=Grand Island (East Channel) Lighthouse, Munising, MI (Upper Peninsula)|publisher=Cape Cod Store|accessdate=2008-06-18]

At this time, the light has been restored. The most common way to see the light is to take either of the cruises out of Munising (Shipwreck Tour or Pictured Rocks tour), both of which pass by this light and pause for photographers.cite web|url=http://www.terrypepper.com/lights/superior/eastchannel/|author=Pepper, Terry|title=Grand Island East Channel Light|work=Seeing The Light|publisher=terrypepper.com|accessdate=2008-06-18] Alternatively, sea kayak tours of Grand Island are a good way to see this light. Daily trips are available from Memorial Day weekend through October 10. Sea Kayaking is a popular method of exploring the island. and is the best way to see it, although it is a serious trip in dangerous and cold water, which should not be undertaken lightly or without proper equipment (dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature). Guides are available. The most efficient port of entry for a sea kayak, is from the harbor at Munising. [cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/kayaking.htm|publisher=National Park Service|title=Visiting Grand Island and Pictured Rocks|accessdate=2008-06-18]

Additional reading

* [http://www.michiganlighthouse.org/bibliography.html Bibliography on Michigan lighthouses.]
* Crompton, Samuel Willard & Michael J. Rhein, "The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses" (2002) ISBN 1592231020; ISBN 978-1592231027.
* Hyde, Charles K., and Ann and John Mahan. "The Northern Lights: Lighthouses of the Upper Great Lakes." Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 1995. ISBN 0814325548 ISBN 9780814325544.
* Jones, Ray & Bruce Roberts, "American Lighthouses" (Globe Pequot, September 1, 1998, 1st Ed.) ISBN 0762703245; ISBN 978-0762703241.
* Jones, Ray,"The Lighthouse Encyclopedia, The Definitive Reference" (Globe Pequot, January 1, 2004, 1st ed.) ISBN 0762727357; ISBN 978-0762727353.
* [http://www.mackinac.org/article.aspx?ID=3991 LaFave, Michael (Mackinac Center), "Privatization Shines" (article on the general subject of privatization of lighthouses.]
* Noble, Dennis, "Lighthouses & Keepers: U. S. Lighthouse Service and Its Legacy" (Annapolis: U. S. Naval Institute Press, 1997). ISBN 1557506388; ISBN 9781557506382.
* Oleszewski, Wes, "Great Lakes Lighthouses, American and Canadian: A Comprehensive Directory/Guide to Great Lakes Lighthouses", (Gwinn, Michigan: Avery Color Studios, Inc., 1998) ISBN 0-932212-98-0.
* Penrod, John, "Lighthouses of Michigan", (Berrien Center, Michigan: Penrod/Hiawatha, 1998) ISBN 9780942618785 ISBN 9781893624238.
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* Putnam, George R., "Lighthouses and Lightships of the United States", (Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1933).
* Splake, T. Kilgore. "Superior Land Lights". Battle Creek, MI: Angst Productions, 1984.
* United States Coast Guard, "Aids to Navigation", (Washington, DC: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1945).
* [http://www.uscg.mil/History/weblighthouses/h_lhbib.asp United States Coast Guard, "Aids to Navigation Historical Bibliography".]
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* Wagner, John L., "Michigan Lighthouses: An Aerial Photographic Perspective", (East Lansing, Michigan: John L. Wagner, 1998) ISBN 1880311011 ISBN 9781880311011.
* Wright, Larry and Wright, Patricia, "Great Lakes Lighthouses Encyclopedia" Hardback (Erin: Boston Mills Press, 2006) ISBN 1550463993.

External links

* [http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080520/SPECIAL01/80519001 Detroit News, Interactive map on Michigan lighthouses.]
* [http://www.lighthousesrus.org/Maps/GL/SuperiorEast.htm Interactive map of lighthouses in eastern Lake Superior.]
* [http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/miup.htm Lighthouse Digest, Michigan Upper Peninsula lights (University of North Carolina).]
*National Park Service [http://www.nps.gov/history/maritime/light/grdisle.htm Maritime History Project, Grand Island East Channel Light] at Inventory of Historic Light Stations Michigan Lighthouses"
* United States Coast Guard's [http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/WEBLIGHTHOUSES/LHMI.asp complete list of Michigan lights, with photographs and descriptions including Grand Island East Channel Range Light.]
* [http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pubs/LightLists/V7COMPLETE.PDF Volume 7, US Coast Guard Lightlist] in pdf.
* [http://lighthouse.boatnerd.com/gallery/Superior/grandislandeast.htm Wobser, David, "Great Laker Magazine", Grand Island East Channel Range Light, boatnerd.com.]

References

ee also

* Lighthouses in the United States