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McIntosh County Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 45s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About McIntosh County Lighthouses Lighthouse

Built in 1820, this round brick lighthouse stands 20 meters tall and was originally painted with horizontal red and white bands. Its lantern and gallery are black. The tower's focal height is 23 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. It emits a white flash every 45 seconds. The structure served as a navigational aid for the entrance to Doboy Sound before becoming inactive in 1905. Its light was then moved to a skeletal tower, which was later relocated. The original lighthouse underwent restoration between 1997 and 1998 to reflect its 1890 appearance, with further work planned for its 200th anniversary in 2020.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is the nation's second-oldest brick lighthouse and the oldest surviving structure built by Winslow Lewis.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 45s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
45s
Raw Code
Fl W 45s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1820

Significant events: inactive 1905-1998, light moved in 1905 to a pyramidal skeletal tower, skeletal tower deactivated in 1933 and relocated in 1934 to South Fox Island, Michigan, original lighthouse restored to its 1890 appearance in 1997-98, additional restoration work planned in 2020 for 200th anniversary

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Brunswick(18.2 km)
USCG No.
3-5946
ARLHS No.
USA-738

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
with horizontal red and white bands
Material
brick

Structure: A 20m round old-style brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted with horizontal red and white bands, with the lantern and gallery painted black.

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Georgia
Sea Region
near the southern tip of Sapelo Island, a nature reserve, formerly marked the entrance to Doboy Sound
Latitude
31.3913°
Longitude
-81.2855°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify McIntosh County Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
McIntosh County Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 45s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does McIntosh County Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
McIntosh County Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brunswick at 20.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include JEKYLL (22 NM SSW), KILKENNY (24.2 NM N), Tybee Island (42.7 NM NNE), Springfield (42.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is McIntosh County Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, McIntosh County Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near McIntosh County Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near McIntosh County Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.