Makapuʻu Point Light
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The Makapuʻu Point Light on the island of Oʻahu has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the United States.[1][2][7][8] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[6]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | southeast point of Oahu |
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Coordinates | 21.309889°N 157.649748°W / 21.309889; -157.649748 |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1909 |
Foundation | masonry basement[1][2] |
Construction | brick tower[1][2] |
Automated | 1974[1][2] |
Height | 46 feet (14 m)[2] |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern[1][2] |
Markings | white tower, red lantern roof and gray trim and parapet.[3] |
Operator | United States Coast Guard |
Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
Light | |
First lit | 1909[1][2] |
Focal height | 420 feet (130 m)[2] |
Lens | hyperradiant Fresnel lens[2] |
Intensity | 115,000 candlepower white [4] |
Range | 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi)[5] |
Characteristic | Oc W 10s,[5] |
U.S. Coast Guard Makapuu Point Light | |
Nearest city | Waimanalo, Hawaii |
Architect | U.S. Coast Guard |
NRHP reference No. | 77000447[6] |
Added to NRHP | December 7, 1977 |
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