Arrangements were made to transport the crates back to the Marquette Maritime Museum, and thereafter the task of restoration began. Amazingly, all the components of the lens were present, and each had been so carefully crated at the time of removal that none were damaged. The huge lens is now proudly displayed at the museum. In a subsequent trip to Stannard's Rock, Fred identified that the lamp's pedestal was still located within the lantern room. In June 2000, with the assistance of the crew of the USCG Sundew, the pedestal was removed from the tower, and taken to Marquette, where it is under restoration.
Plans are underway to reunite the two components at the museum in the near future.
Seeing the Light We have yet to visit this light. We thank Fred Stonehouse and the Marquette Maritime Museum fro providing the images shown. Finding this Light Located in the sometimes treacherous open water of Lake Superior, approximately 50 miles north of Marquette, and 23 miles southeast of Manitou island, Stannard's Rock Light is virtually inaccessible to all but the most seasoned mariner. Click here to visit the Uncle Ducky website. Reference Sources Inventory of Historic Light Stations , National Parks Service, 1994.