Monday, July 6, 2026

Algoma, WI: Lighthouse Refurbishment and Breakwater Replacement

Lighthouse: (Satellite)
Roen Salvage Yard: (Satellite)

Roen Salvage removed the lighthouse from the breakwater to take to their yard so that it can be refurbished while the breakwater is replaced.
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[It appears that they are holding the left barge up against the breakwater with a bow thruster.]

It was foggy the day they removed the lighthouse.
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This is a before view. I wonder what the catwalk was for. The town is having a fundraiser to help restore the catwalk. [DoorCountyDailyNews]
Street View, Aug 2023

Kewaunee County Star-News posted
Marine contractor Roen Salvage Company of Sturgeon Bay used its largest crane to lift Algoma's Pierhead Lighthouse onto its largest barge Tuesday afternoon in preparation for a facelift while the north pier is being reconstructed. A Bon Voyage party will be held Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Algoma Boat Club, with live music, food, refreshments and thousands of dollars of silent auction items to help raise funds for a citizen-led Save the Catwalk project. Rana Ninneman photo

"City officials say they hope to have the lighthouse back by September." [WeAreGreenbay]

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Here is an example of a Google search AI result that contains something I want to know, but the references don't provide that information. Did the AI get the 230-ton fact from its training?

Roen Salvage has a few cranes and things.
Street View, Aug 2023

RoenSalvage

They evidently bought the barge and crane for this job. I'm sure they assume it will be useful for future jobs.
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