This lighthouse is the oldest existing lighthouse in the state of Florida in the United States. It is located near the northeastern part of the state.
The lighthouse was built in 1838 using materials taken from the former lighthouse on Cumberland Island in Georgia just north of the inlet, which was built in 1820. The brick tower was originally 50 feet (15 m) tall placed on a hill. In 1881, a lantern was installed on the tower increasing the tower height to 64 feet (20 m) with the focal plane height of 107 feet (33 m) above sea level.
Year first constructed: 1838
Year first lit: 1839
Automated: 1956
Foundation: stone
Construction: brick with stucco
Tower shape: conical tower
Height: 58 feet (18 m)
Focal height: 107 feet (33 m)
Original lens: 14 lamps with 14-inch (360 mm) reflectors in a revolving lens
Range: White - 23 nautical miles (43 km; 26 mi), Red - 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi)
Characteristic: Flashing White 10s. Red from 344° to 360°, covers shoal water in vicinity of Nassau Sound
In order to get the correct coordinates, please choose which lighthouse this is:
A) Cape San Blas Lighthouse - N29° 21.078 W81° 47.586
B) Cape St. George Lighthouse - N29° 21.278 W81° 47.386
C) Amelia Island Lighthouse - N29° 21.014 W81° 49.209
To learn more about Florida Lighthouses, please visit the link below:
Lighthouse Friends, Florida Lighthouses: http://www.lighthousefriends.com/fl.html
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