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Michigan City, IN

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Michigan City is a small-craft and fishing harbor at the mouth of Trail Creek. East Pierhead Light rises 55 feet above the water atop a white octagonal tower on the outer end of the E pier. The entrance channel leads S past the end of the detached breakwater, turns SE, then S again between two piers. Caution: Strong NNW winds may cause large swells in the outer harbor and entrance channel. Under heavy sea conditions, small craft may find safer entrance to the harbor S of the detached breakwater.

Full services are available. East Pierhead Light: 41 43.7 N  86 54.7 W

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Not for Navigation. Refer to NOAA Chart 14905 and 14926.

For more information consult the:
Captain's Guide to Great Lakes Cruising
P.O. Box 4245
Traverse City, MI 49684
616-929-9242