Fourteen Foot Shoal Light Station

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Photo by: Jenifer Selwa

Established: 1930
Constructed: 1930
Active Beacon: Yes
Federal Ownership: Yes - Future Uncertain
Accessible to Public: No
Accessible for Climbing: No
Museum on Site: No

The orignal fourth order Fresnel lens is no longer active in this light station.A 250mm optic lens currently operates in the beacon.

Access to this light is limited to boat travel. Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry offers a three hour scenic easttward cruise, which takes passengers past Round Island Light, Round Island Passage Light, Bois Blanc Light, oe Reef, Fourteen Foot Shoal and Cheboygan Crib Light. Cruises include close-in viewing opportunities, although weather concerns can often dictate which can be visited. On board narration is provided by the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association and/or Great Lakes Lighthouse Museum. A portion of the proceeds will go toward their preservation efforts. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heart-breaking, but always fascinating, the colorful anecdotes, stories, and legends surrounding these marvelous icons will amaze and captivate.

Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry: 800-828-6157
Mackinaw Area Tourist Association: 800-666-0160
West Michigan Tourist Association: 800-442-2084
Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association: 313-436-9150

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WMTA · 3665 28th St. SE Suite B · Grand Rapids, MI 49512 · 800-442-2084
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