Makapuʻu Point Light
The Makapuʻu Point Light on the island of Oʻahu has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Makapuʻu Point Light (USCG) undated archival photograph (note the men in the picture) | |
| Location | southeast point of Oahu |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 21.309889°N 157.649748°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1909 |
| Foundation | masonry basement |
| Construction | brick tower |
| Automated | 1974 |
| Height | 46 feet (14 m) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red lantern roof and grey trim and parapet. |
| Operator | United States Coast Guard |
| Heritage | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1909 |
| Focal height | 420 feet (130 m) |
| Lens | hyperradiant Fresnel lens |
| Intensity | 115,000 candlepower white |
| Range | 17 nautical miles; 31 kilometres (19 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc W 10s, |
U.S. Coast Guard Makapuu Point Light | |
| Nearest city | Waimanalo, Hawaii |
| Architect | U.S. Coast Guard |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000447 |
| Added to NRHP | December 7, 1977 |
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