Algoma Pierhead (Lake Michigan) Light

ARLHS USA-004

Located in United States Of America Call Area

Algoma Pierhead Light on Lake Michigan
Copyright 2007 Paul A. Schumacher

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Also Known As: ARLHS USA 004, USA-004, USA 004
State or Province	Wisconsin
Approximate Coordinates LAT: 44° 36' N LON: 087° 26' W Please Help Us Refine these Coordinates
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Maidenhead Coordinates aka 'Gridsquare' EN64
Structure removed, relocated, destroyed or otherwise lost?	no
Listed in the World List of Lights since 2006-06-01

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This record modified May 12, 2008. - Feedback to the WLOL Maintainer

Amateur radio activity for this Lighthouse
Start Date	End Date	Callsign	Notes
2017-08-18	2017-08-19	KD9FM	Activation ILLW Weekend. Their designation is us0223. FYI
2016-12-27	2016-12-27	KD9FM/M	Christmas Lights activation
2014-02-03	2014-02-03	KD9FM/P	The activation was in honor of my great grandfather, Gustavus Umberham who was Lighthouse Keeper from 1901-1913. He drowned in Lake Michigan on this date-Feb. 3 1913 101 years ago.
2009-08-04	2009-08-04	W9DLN
2007-04-14	2007-04-14	KD9FM/P
2004-08-14	2004-08-14	W5AZO
2004-08-06	2004-08-06	N9L

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