Earlier this month the US Coast Guard had to make an emergency visit after rough weather had blown out one of the windows, posing a risk to the lighthouses light. [16] The exposed crib of the Stannard Rock Light is rated by the National Park Service as one of top ten engineering feats in the United States. On the eve of the anniversary of that memorable but tragic event, Scobie returned with family members to the site where the explosion left one of his shipmates dead, and himself and two others injured and stranded for three days. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The four-member crew that manned Stannard Rock worked three-weeks straight, then had one week off. Even then it is still sometimes difficult to make it out to the rock. Built 24 miles from the Upper Peninsula shoreline, Stannard Rock is considered the lighthouse farthest from shore in the contiguous United States. The force sent flames shooting up the stairwells, blew a TV and refrigerator out the galley window, and sent pieces of a door into the leg of one of the other men who was situated on the second floor. Built 24 miles from the Upper Peninsula shoreline, Stannard Rock is considered the lighthouse farthest from shore in the contiguous United States. Concerts & Live Music The Beitou Thermal Valley is an open sulfur hot spring lake with a built fence to prevent visitors from getting too close to the heated water. A social media campaign and a music legend helped to free Kaavan, known as the world's loneliest elephant. Walter noted that the fire burned for nearly three hours, but the smoke lingered for days. They used their smallboat to transport us out to the cutter before lifting us onto the ship and taking us back to the mainland for treatment.. The reefs around Stannard Rock are a prolific breeding ground for lake trout. [14][15], Orlando Metcalfe Poe of the Lighthouse Board solved the logistics problem of constructing a lighthouse on the remote Stannard Rock by using the same process and all the apparatus and machinery used to build the tower and permanent protective crib of the Spectacle Reef Light on Lake Huron. The trip back out to Stannard Rock is one of the greatest days in my memory, Walter says. It replaced the tall beehive Fresnel lens originally installed that probably first operated from kerosene, then in the 1920s was converted to electricity. By October 1878 the crib was filled with concrete and stone from a quarry opened on Huron Island. Ok might need some bakery to go with coffee too. See, Marquette Harbor Light. On June 17, Walter Scobie, now 76 and living in Rochester, Ind., returned to Stannard Rock with family and crew from the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Marquette. But it was their photos of the barren and frozen lighthouse that sparked renewed interest in Stannard Rock. Sometimes the boats carrying them struggled over half a mile of Lake ice just to reach the station. Stannard Rock Lighthouse sits surrounded by Lake. A photographer, capturing an aerial view of the station, gave it a more eloquent name: cornerstone of loneliness.. "My room was on the fourth deck and I was thrown out of my bunk by the explosion," he said. His eyes widened when he learned of all its capabilities, including its speed, its ability to right itself, and its twin engines. Download: Stannard Rock MI 2005 Mike & Carol McKinney.jpg (5.95 MB) File Type: jpg (image/jpeg) Photo Date: 2005. . Like Robert Frosts famous woods, the lake is lovely, dark, and deep. There is some confusion about the name of the lighthouse. If a storm descended on Copper Harbor and iced over the lighthouse windows, it was the keeper who hastened up the tower and defrosted them. A gasoline explosion tore through Stannard Rock on June 18, killing thirty-five-year-old William Maxwell and forcing his three companions to flee outside to the deck. GPS and radar now guide the mariner to a safe course. My room was on the fourth deck and I was thrown out of my bunk by the explosion, he said. Violent northwest storms sent 30-foot waves smashing into the tower and spray cascading over the lantern room 110 feet above the Lake. We were hoping a passing ship would see our signals for help. Countdown proposes changes that will remove butchery workers, Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: June 24, 2023. The lake challenges. Henry, with his own family, spent more than thirty years keeping the Copper Harbor light, right up until its automation in 1919; James and his wife maintained the Gull Rock light, located east of Copper Harbor, before moving to Ontonagon. 47.184 N 87.225 W (4711'1" N 8713'30" W) Site elevation: 182.9 m above mean sea level Air temp height: 35.2 m above site elevation Anemometer height: 35.2 m above site elevation Barometer elevation: 211.2 m above mean sea level Latest NWS Marine Forecast Important Notice to Mariners Search And Rescue (SAR) Data By June 1879 an iron pier had been built up to the surface of the water. Scobie was 22 while stationed at the Lake Superior lighthouse. [20] The keepers called the Stannard Rock Light the "Loneliest Place in the World"[16][20] and it has always carried the distinction of being the "loneliest place" in the continental United States. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). The men could not reach their radio, if it survived, and their mainland counterparts apparently failed to notice that the Stannard Rock light had gone out. Staff of an outdoor "color powder party" sprayed clouds of corn starch towards the participants, which ignited. This is the most exposed of all Great Lakes lighthouses. It took two days before rescue arrived and the lighthouse was then automated a year later. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It was completed in 1883 after five years of work costing $305,000 on a reef that was deemed the most serious hazard to navigation on Lake Superior. In addition, 23-year-old Electricians Mate Oscar Daniels was present to work on the automation of the light, since 1961 was to be the last year it was manned. [16] All of the machinery used to construct the Spectacle Reef Light was moved to the depot at Huron Bay on Lake Superior for construction of the crib for the Stannard Rock Light, which began in July 1877. Together, the lighthouse men and the crew of the Woodrush put out the flames. Lighthouses would steer sailors and their vessels away from disaster. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. During the day, the men looked for food, tried to keep each other comfortable and warm, and watched for any passing ships. The fire was so hot that part of the limestone near the engine house melted. Historically the reef was called Stannards Rock based on Charles Stannards discovery. Tweets by @lakesuperiormag !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)? Scobies family members had talked about returning to the lighthouse for years, but this year took on a sense of urgency. Horne grabbed it and held on as Scobie pulled him back above the surface and closer to the ladder on the side of the lighthouse. Storms regularly pound the Stannard Rock Lighthouse. The command at Sector Sault Ste. There were four U.S. Coast Guardsmen staying at the light at the time; one died and the others were injured. The Rock wasnt for them. The last year of manned operation was to be 1961. Michigan's state record for lake trout, a 61-pound-8-ounce (27.9kg) specimen, was caught on 12-pound (5.4kg) line at Stannard Rock Reef by 16-year-old Lucas Lanczy on August 17, 1997. The Coast Guard is sharing with MLive readers their photos from last week's helicopter and repair trip. Using the swells of Lake Superior to grab each rung on the ladder, Richard was soon out of the water. While Petty Officer Ziemba ensured the light was operating within specified parameters and the structure was sound, I got to work boarding up the missing window until the Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Conservancy can get out there in the spring to affect a permanent window replacement.. The Threat from Extremist Groups Is Growing. To combat the terrible isolation, the men were rotated off the Rock, typically three weeks on and one off. Stannard's rock, lying about twenty-three miles southeast of Manitou Island light, is the most serious danger to navigation in Lake Superior. Ice covers the entrance at Stannard Rock Lighthouse. Stannard Rock now appeared to be a giant concrete pillar stretching skyward. That first year, recalled Lake Superior Magazine in a profile of the lighthouse, Stannard Rock taxed its crew: The light was authorized three assistants, but six came and quickly went. I remember only one line "There be rain in that there wind". Garret Ellison covers business, environment, history and government for MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. He then helped Oscar to exit the window and follow the pipe down to the main deck. [1][10] The lighthouse was named for Captain Stannard. The explosion erupted below the main deck of the Stannard Rock lighthouse in Lake Superior, a remote outpost 24 miles from eastern shore of the Keweenaw Peninsula that's considered one of. But I kind of enjoyed the solitude.. In September 1999, a loan agreement between the Coast Guard and the Marquette Maritime Museum was reached and volunteers returned the lens by truck to Marquette. We talked about traveling up to Marquette a number of times, says Lori Riggs, Walters daughter, but never thought the trip to the lighthouse would be possible, due to the distance and conditions on Lake Superior.. Planning a trip to Stannard Rock requires a window of three to five days during which the weather is monitored. The lighthouse stands about 78 feet tall. Two days later the Coast Guard Cutter Woodrush was approaching the light on its regularly scheduled trip when a lookout noticed the black smoke, which was still pouring out of the tower. This past June marked 54 years since Walter last saw Stannard Rock Lighthouse, located about 46 miles north of Marquette, Michigan, on Lake Superior. Yet the keeper assigned to the Copper Harbor lighthouse enjoyed certain blessings that eased many of the difficulties of tending the station. He also holds the record for consecutive time spent on the Rock 99 days. Stannard Rock is 42 miles north of Marquette and 25 miles southeast of Keweenaw Point. Great job on a successful mission!. An Evening of Baroque Music with The Garland City Consort, Family Fun Day at the Old Firehouse and Police Museum, 54 Years After Tragic Explosion, Coast Guardsman Returns to Stannard Rock. The command at Sector Sault Ste. Its situated on a shallow reef about three-quarters of a mile in diameter, barely covered by the crystal clear water, about 23 miles off of the Keweenaw Peninsula. This was no way to leave a light for the last time. First, you have to land at Nepal's Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla, described as one of the most dangerous airports in the world". Why he left such a pleasant station for the bleak solitude of the Rock isnt known, but he lasted less than a year before transferring to Michigan Island in the Apostle Islands. After assessing the bleak surroundings, three quit the Lighthouse Service outright and a fourth made it a bare three weeks before quitting. The machinery included a steam and pulley operated cement mixer and a steam powered planing machine used to shape timbers. February 2, 2021 953 Thanks to Mlive for this: LAKE SUPERIOR, MI - After a harsh winter storm blew out a window in the very remote Stannard Rock Lighthouse in Lake Superior, a team from the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Alder recently hitched a ride on a Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City to make the icy repair. Out in the middle of the lakesome 25 miles away from the Keweenaw Peninsula and over 40 miles from Marquettesits Stannard Rock Lighthouse. Scobie was stationed at the lighthouse in 1961 when an explosion killed one Coast Guardsman, damaged the inside and . I didn't know what happened." They were confident of a quick rescue. Sormunen worked there from 1934 to 1954. By browsing this site, we may share your information with our social media partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. While three weeks may have been tough for other guys, Scobie was working six weeks straight in exchange for two weeks of leave. Keep up with the magazine, news and happenings around the Big Lake. Fred has visited the Stannard Rock Lighthouse several times. The visit was complete. Left Center. As such a remote lighthouse, Stannard Rock was considered one of the stag stations, where male keepers and assistants could work, but could not bring their families like they could at other assignments. A fourth Coast Guard member, Oscar Daniels, was not part of this original crew, but was sent to Stannard Rock the day before the accident to repair a generator. Our family fishes Stannard Rock each year, and it was a pleasure to read the history of this lighthouse. Today Stannard Rock is run by the US Coast Guard but can only be seen by plane or boat, and is closed to the public. We had two bottles of ketchup and one can of beans to ration for what turned out to be three days, he says. No other keeper even approached this remarkable feat. The explosion took place below the main deck of the lighthouse where the generators and gasoline were stored. The Fresnel lens was packed up, taken to the Coast Guard station at the Soo and then strangely lost. This hazardous reef was discovered in 1835 by Captain Charles Stannard and subsequently led to the demand to mark it with this lighthouse. Stannard Rock sits 24 miles from the Upper Peninsula mainland, making it the farthest from shore of any lighthouse in the contiguous United States. According to Bill Duckwall of Uncle Duckys Charters in Marquette, Beyond a doubt, the reef is the best lake trout fishing in the Midwest.. Stannard Rock is named for its discoverer, Capt. Up until that point, they made contact with Station Marquette twice a day by radio. She poured the oil, polished the lens, and cleaned the windows; she gauged the weather and provided information for the lighthouse log. This past June marked 54 years since Scobie last saw Stannard Rock Lighthouse, located about 46 miles north of Marquette, Michigan on Lake Superior. It was August 26, 1835, that legendary navigator Captain Charles C. Stannard discovered the reef on which the lighthouse stands today. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. It was automated after its interior was gutted by explosion and fire on 18 June 1961. At night, Walter walked to the top of the lighthouse and sent SOS signals through the lens using a flashlight that he found. By Senior Chief Alan Haraf Former Coast Guard member, Walter Scobie, center, visits Stannard Rock Lighthouse with family members June 17, 2015. Reefs here extend to around 40 km and in the past posed a threat to travellers on Lake Superior. READ MORE: * Stranded on deserted island, they lived on coconuts for 33 days, US Coast Guard says * Bill Kemp shone a bright light on New Zealand lighthouse history * An island to yourselves, rent-free - there must be a catch, right? The US Coast Guard had to make an emergency stop. Captain Charles C. Stannard discovered the barely hidden reef on which the lighthouse named for him now stands. Come back here, Scobie shouted. Walter Scobie and Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Connolly, of Coast Guard Station Marquette, prepare to lay a wreath in Lake Superior near the Stannard Rock Lighthouse. One could only imagine what it was like to brave similar elements for nearly three days. Some lightkeepers set a net or two and bartered their catch to the fish tugs for a couple of bottles of redeye, especially during the dark days of Prohibition. When Spectacle Reef was finished in 1878, the equipment developed for the project, as well as the construction crew, shifted to Lake Superior. As everyone prepared to depart Coast Guard Station Marquette, the modern-day 45-foot response boat impressed Scobie. With everyone out on deck, Walter pointed to the fourth-floor window, saying, Thats where I slept. The last watch was stood, but not finished. Blocks of stone were cut at Marblehead, Ohio and shipped to the site for construction of the tower. Come back here, Walter shouted. In 1913 the entire tower was encased in 12 feet of ice by a vicious north gagger. Forgot, that is, except for the sport fishing that thrives there. [19], In early winter Lake Superior's waves splashing against the stone tower of the Stannard Rock Light built a layer of ice that forced maintenance crews to hack away the ice around the door to reach the men. It was time to return to shore. Once the crew was dropped off, the men were limited in what they could do cooking, writing, playing cards, watching television, meditating, and of course their main job of keeping the light lit and maintained. By 1844, just as the copper mining rush was set to begin, the John Jacob Astor had floundered at Copper Harbor. Not easily spooked, Terry decided to turn off his light to see what he could or couldnt see. Removing keepers in fall also often meant battling freezing gales. Even as far away as Stannard Rock at the Loneliest Place in North America. It's a six-day boat trip to reach the 245 permanent residents. [6] [7] [8] The exposed crib of the Stannard Rock Light is rated as one of the top ten engineering feats in the United States. Submit Yours. Scobie sprung into action not knowing the severity of what had happened, and not realizing what lay ahead. It is difficult to reach. Kaavan extends his trunk to reach out to another elephant at the Kulen Prom Tep Wildlife Sanctuary. Its said to be the farthest from land of all U.S. lighthouses, and because of its location, it is called the loneliest lighthouse in the world. Help us to expand the Lighthouse History Catalog! From the old employment records, it is plain that many men were driven off the Rock by the extreme isolation. Once lighthouse engineers finished the relatively easy build at Spectacle Reef, the crew would be trained and ready to tackle the monster project at Stannard Rock. Kids & Family, Education & Learning The shallow reef that the lighthouse is built on (less than five feet deep in some spots), known as Stannard Rock, is 45 miles due north of Marquette and is also one of the most popular fishing spots on Lake Superior. Walter, now 76, arrived at Station Marquette with his wife of 56 years, Sharon, his son Walter Jr., grandson Wesley, and Lori and Jack. A panel of House lawmakers questioned officials of the Biden administration about U.S. support for Ukraine's accession to NATO A years-long investigation reveals that the Boxer unintentionally compromised its own water supply in 2016. Lake Superior claims a number of superlatives. Walter was teamed on Stannard Rock with 18-year-old Seaman Apprentice Richard Horne of New York, and 34-year-old Petty Officer 1st Class William Maxwell, an engineman from Houghton, Michigan, and father of four. Without sound or light, nothing oriented him and complete blackness obscured even his hands in front of him. [20], The Stannard Rock Light keepers operated the lantern and the living quarters with flammable illuminants for 60 years; the lighthouse was not electrified until after World War II. The explosion also knocked out their only means of communicating with the mainland. We are actually looking at Stannard Rock Lighthouse. He served our country in much the same way that so many men and women do now, with pride, said Connolly. Much of the inside of the building was in ruins but they were able to find a large tarp which they set up on the south side of the building to help protect them from the elements. Walters family members had talked about returning to the lighthouse for years, but this year took on a sense of urgency. One man died, William Maxwell of Houghton, and three others at the lighthouse waited several days for rescue. [16] Maritime historian Wes Oleszewski reported that duty at the Stannard Rock Light was so rough that of the keepers and assistant keepers, there were four resignations and three transfers in the first three seasons of the station's operation. But It Shouldn't Have Changed the Search Effort. A mere fifteen years later, an annual report submitted by the Lighthouse Board found that the Copper Harbor light needed extensive repairs. By the time the approved improvements wrapped up, the government had invested over $13,000 (more than $200,000 in todays money) in creating a more enduring lighthouse around the original shell. The old keepers told terrible tales of life on the Rock. A gasoline explosion tore through Stannard Rock on June 18, killing thirty-five-year-old William Maxwell and forcing his three companions to flee outside to the deck. Four men were assigned to the lighthouse 35-year-old Engineman 1st Class William Maxwell, 22-year-old Seaman Walter Scobie and 18-year-old Seaman Richard Horn. In 1971, the lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From the tower, you can view the reef below. Stannard Rock Lighthouse has seven levels. About 1910, for reasons that are unclear, but perhaps the government clerks ran out of apostrophes, Stannard Rock began to appear in all of the official Lighthouse Service publications. Thanks again! Built on a rock which is part of an underwater mountain, the lighthouse warns boats and ships of the danger. Where once the light and the keepers dwelling had been separate structures, the renovation brought them into a single brick fortress. As century wore onand as the boom in the Upper Peninsula progressedit brought with it the creation of the Soo Locks, more ships on the lake, and a growing number of vessels beneath the waves. But professional lightkeeper or Coast Guard boot, all knew it as the North American light station the most distant from land, with Keweenaw Point 25 miles to the west and Marquette a long, rough 42 miles south. However, this first structure would not last long. During the trip out, the three modern-day Coast Guardsmen got to know their predecessor and were intrigued by his stories of boot camp, how he got stationed in Marquette and how he ended up manning a lighthouse. A battery-powered, solar-refreshed lens continues to shine from the tower of Stannard Rock Lighthouse. A fourth Coast Guard member, Oscar Daniels, was not part of this original crew, but was sent to Stannard Rock the day before the accident to repair a generator. It is 39 kilometres from land, a desolate beacon guarding against an underwater mountain in a US lake, a place so unremittingly grim that it has been dubbed the loneliest place in the world welcome to the Stannard Rock Lighthouse. Safe navigation of the mighty lake required guidance and guideposts. Without any rock above the water on which to build the lighthouse, Stannard Rocks tower sits on a concrete crib set into 11 feet of water. 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