Cape Hinchinbrook Light (AK)

Historical Light List Characteristics

Year Characteristic Reference Number
Missing light lists prior to 1911
1911 Fl W 5s. W22. Obscured 133.5°-283.5°(150°). USLHS Light List (16th-18th): NA
Missing light lists for 1912-1913
1914 Fl W 5s. W22. fl 0.4. Obscured 134°-283°(149°). USLHS Light List (Pacific): 615
Missing light lists for 1915-1929
1930-1931 Fl W 5s. W22. fl 0.4. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°). USLHS Light List (Pacific): 1294
1932-1933 Fl W 30s. W22. fl 0.6. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°).
Missing light lists for 1934-1944
1945 Fl W 15s. W22. fl 1. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°). USCG Light List (Pacific): 2430
Missing light lists for 1946-1949
1950-1951 Fl W 15s. W22. fl 1. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°). USCG Light List (Pacific): 2430
1952-1960 USCG Light List - Vol. I-V: 2225
1961-1962 USCG Light List - Vol. III: 2225
1963 Fl W 5s. W22. fl 0.13. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°).
1964-1972 Fl W 5s. W22. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°). USCG Light List - Vol. III: 178
1973 Fl W 5s. W23. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°).
1974 Fl W 15s. W23. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°).
1975-1984 Fl W 15s. W25. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°). USCG Light List - Vol. III: 186
1985 USCG Light List - Vol. VI: 186
1986 USCG Light List - Vol. VI: 1125
1988
1990
Missing light lists for 1991-2003
2004 Fl W 15s. W19. Obscured 134°-135°(1°), 138°-283°(145°). USCG Light List - Vol. VI: 1125

 

Historical Light List Optics and Structures

Year Optic Tower Height Focal Plane Description Reference Number
Missing light lists prior to 1911
1911 3rd NA NA Cement color. Octagonal tower on 2-story building. USLHS Light List (16th-18th): NA
Missing light lists for 1912-1913
1914 NA 47 235 Cement color; octagonal tower on building. USLHS Light List (Pacific): 615
Missing light lists for 1915-1929
1930-1931 3 iov 62 235 White octagonal tower on building. USLHS Light List (Pacific): 1294
1932-1933 Rf ei
Missing light lists for 1934-1944
1945 3 e 67 235 White square tower on corner of building. USCG Light List (Pacific): 2430
Missing light lists for 1946-1949
1950-1951 3 e 67 235 White square tower on corner of building. USCG Light List (Pacific): 2430
1952-1960 NA USCG Light List - Vol. I-V: 2225
1961-1963 USCG Light List - Vol. III: 2225
1964-1974 USCG Light List - Vol. III: 178
1975-1984 USCG Light List - Vol. III: 186
1985 USCG Light List - Vol. VI: 186
1986 USCG Light List - Vol. VI: 1125
1988
1990
Missing light lists for 1991-2003
2004 NA NA 235 White square tower on corner of building. USCG Light List - Vol. VI: 1125
 

1910-1933 (Approximate location: Poor old light list coordinate accuracy - current lighthouse was moved back from the eroding cliff where original light was located.)
1934-Present