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Photographer: Roy B. Westin
Photo courtesy of: U.S. Coast Guard |
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Photo courtesy of: U.S. Coast Guard Shown above is an early photo of the current light still in operation today on the East Breakwater. The photo to the right is the previous light which was replaced in 1910. As you can see the foundation was rather small, and it's construction was of wood. This type of construction could not hold up to the forces of water and ice over the years. |
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Lighthouse History : The Cleveland Harbor has two entrances, one to the West and the other to the East. The main entrance is to the West which is where the first Lighthouses were constructed. The Harbor is protected by a long breakwater, with the Lighthouses and entrances at either end. In the late 1800's the West Pierhead Light was home to the Lightkeeper and two assistants. They were responsible for all the Lights in the area and a "Cow". The "Cow" was a large steam horn that got it's name from the deep mooing sound it made. The "Cow" had a range of Twelve miles, which out distanced the visibility of light by 2 miles. One of Cleveland's keepers was Captain Fred T. Hatch, assigned this duty in 1885. In October 1890, a barge by the name of Wahnapitae struck the breakwater during high winds. Captain Hatch set out in his small wooden row boat in high seas to rescue the sailors. Unfortunately by the time he got there, all hand been washed over board and drowned. The only survivor was Captain Hazen which Captain Freds pulled into his boat. Before he could reach the safety of the breakwater, his row boat was flooded by the waves. Captain Fred then swam to safety, pulling Captain Hazen to safety, on lookers then helped them climb onto the breakwater. Captain Fred had previously been awarded a U.S. Medal of Honor for his lifesaving duties, and was later awarded a second service bar for his duties here. |
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Built :
1911
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