Atchafalaya Bay, 1849-1859
Location & historical notes: Louisiana, off the entrance to Atchafalaya Bay, 7.3 miles - 306 degrees from Point Au Fer. The station was considered to be unnecessary when the Southwest Reef Lighthouse was activated.
Lightships assigned:
1849-1859?: Vessel marking the station was referred to as "Atchafalaya." No other designation was found. Probably a sister to the Galveston lightship built in the same year.
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