Milwaukee Breakwater (Wisconsin)

District:	9th
Inspector:	Francis J. Otter, Draftsman
Location:	On S'ly end of breakwater, Milwaukee Harbor, WI., W'ly side of Lake Michigan. Vessels must pass to S'd of light on entering or leaving harbor. Direction of breakwater, 191 degrees (S by W) & 11 degrees (N by E).
Date of Report:	04/30/1910
Latitude:	43° 01' 53" N
Longitude:	87° 53' 00" W

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Means Used for Support of Lantern:	White, hexagonal pyramid, surmounted by shaft & lantern
Number of Separate Lights:	1
First Built or Established:	1899
Last Rebuilt, Repaired, or Renovated:	Rebuilt with present structure, 1902.
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Height from Base to Ventilator Ball:	45' from base of tower to focal plane
Height of Focal Plane Above Mean High Water:	52'
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Miscellaneous Remarks:	Milwaukee Pierhead front light, 238 degrees 30' (SW x W 3/16 W), 7/8 mile.

Order of Lantern:	5 day lens lantern
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Order of Apparatus:	5-day lens lantern
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Light Characteristic:	Fixed red 5 sec, eclipse 5 sec.
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Is There a Revolving Belt?:	False
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