Talk:South Manitou Island

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The lighthouse on South Manitou Island (Lake Michigan) does not mark the harbor. The lighthouse is on the southern shore and historically was the primary light for the Manitou Passage. When the "crib" was constructed on the southern edge of the North Manitou Shoal (almost the center of the visible passage), the island light was no longer needed. The South Manitou harbor is clearly visible from the lighthouse, and no doubt, vessels headed for the harbor took bearings from the light, but that was not its primary purpose. It has been some time since I was in the lighthouse and associated buildings. I hope they are being protected and preserved. There was neither happening 40 years ago.