St. Simons Island Lighthouse
Fl W 60s🇺🇸Georgia, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About St. Simons Island Lighthouse
The St. Simons Island Light was built in 1810, with its first light illuminated that same year. The current tower stands 32 meters tall, with the focal height of the light also at 32 meters. Its light emits a white signal. This structure guides vessels into St. Simons Sound and alerts them to the numerous sandbars present in the vicinity. The lighthouse is located on the southern tip of St. Simons Island, Georgia.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Background
The St. Simons Island Light is a lighthouse on the southern tip of St. Simons Island, Georgia, United States. It guides ships into St. Simons Sound and warns of the many sandbars in the area.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 60s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 60s
- Focal Height
- 32m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1810
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q7591684 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 32m
Location
- City
- Georgia
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 31.1341°
- Longitude
- -81.3936°
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