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Thought I would share a few photographs of the dock at Rock of Ages Lighthouse so everyone can get a better idea of its current condition, as it will be one of the first projects that will need to be undertaken so as to improve access to the Light Station for future work.
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Notice the lack of any dock cleats or anything proper to tie up your boat to.
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You can see the "U" shape damage to the top of dock, 100 years of Lake Superior storms and winter ice flows.
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The Dock was constructed the summer of 1909. It consists of a heavy timber crib structure filled with large rock. The timber crib sits just below water level, on top of the crib sits a large slab of concrete reinforced with steel. A plate steel skirt was later added around the dock to help protect against wave and ice action, but it has since fallen away. The concrete at water level has been slowly eaten away over the years and is now dangerously cantilevered with only a small pillar supporting the end of the dock.
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Nice view of the lake bottom around the dock.
Closer view of the "U" shaped damage on the top of the dock and the arrangements for tying up a boat.
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Cover located on the dock. If anyone can tell me what this may have been used for I would appreciate it.
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Walkway leading from the dock up to the stairs to Lighthouse pier.
That is all I have for now. As always, feel free to E-mail me at rockofagesLPS@gmail.com if you would like to join our efforts. Only with the help of folks like you, can we save this magnificent Lighthouse for future generations to enjoy. It's going to be an amazing adventure so E-mail and find out how you can get involved.
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