Algoma Pierhead Light

Beautiful Giclee Watercolors by Sailor/Artist Al LaBanca

Prints for Sale

7 x 9 matted front/back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.00*

11 x 14 matted front/back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00*

Custom sizes UP to 18 x 24 - Shipped in tube . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00**

22 x 28 Beautiful Print - Shipped in Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175.00**

Note Cards: 8 cards/envs. Three (3) Boxes Minimum . . . . $12.00 p/box*

Single boxes of Note Cards may be ordered with your Print order (Postage Free)

Prints signed on request

I will also paint your favorite Lighthouse

10x14, $1000. 12x16, $1500. 15x20, $2000. 18x24, $2500

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* Plus $6.00 S/H **Plus $15.00 S/H Insured

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You'll love these colorful note cards!

These Collector Note Cards of your favorite lighthouse are so vibrant and bright that you will frame them or only send to special friends.

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Eight (4.25x 5.5) cards and envelopes in a clear cover gift box.

Beautiful Giclee Prints

Sample Print Shown with Matting front and back and facts about the light. Acid free paper and superb reproduction. Limited printing.

And signed on request.

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This unique light was established in 1893 and was rebuilt in 1908. In 1932 the entire structure was raised to its present forty-eight foot height.

This unique tower is known as the Pierhead Front Light and acts as a range with the back light tower! When mariners line up both lights, it ensures that they are lined up with the channel; very important when you are trying to negotiate the channel at night or in fog.

The identifying features of this historic place are shining an occulting Red light, three times every six seconds, visible for sixteen miles. She stands 48’ above sea level and sounds a loud horn in fog. She is painted red for daylight recognition.

Duty here was generally considered a “tough duty” tour – not only because there was no dwelling at or near the light tower, but also because servicing the light required walking an elevated catwalk for over seven hundred feet – every inch exposed to the weather!

Imagine what that was like in stormy weather, with waves washing over and under the walkway – and how about in the icy winter months?

Lighthouse keepers were a special breed; they were courageous, dedicated, responsible people – and they kept the lights going in the worst of times. And mariners depended on them!

As a sailor, I’m grateful for their many contributions that helped keep us safe on the water!