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HURON (lightship)

Port Huron, Michigan • St. Clair County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The HURON (lightship) is a preserved former U.S. Lighthouse Service vessel that served as a floating lighthouse. She is a rare surviving example of her type, showcasing the engineering and design of early 20th-century maritime aids.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.1
Listed Date
7/12/1976
Other Names
Relief (lightship); Grays Reef; North Manitou Shoal

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Transportation; Politics/Government; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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