This Just In, LORAN Is Still Dead

There’s no turning back now. Dismantling the LORAN system is not all that popular among the hardcore boating set, but what’s the difference? The Coast Guard reported it is taking down the 1,350-foot tower at its Port Clarence, Alaska, station. They switched the signal off in February. Guess it’s not going back on, for real.

By Pete McDonald

April 24, 2010

The tallest structure in Alaska is coming down.

There’s no turning back now. Dismantling the LORAN system is not all that popular among the hardcore boating set, but what’s the difference? The Coast Guard reported it is taking down the 1,350-foot tower at its Port Clarence, Alaska, station. They switched the signal off in February. Guess it’s not going back on, for real.

Written by: Pete McDonald

Pete McDonald is a contributing editor to Power & Motoryacht. Previously, he spent 11 years on the editorial staff of Boating. He has won multiple writing awards and holds a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.