Diamond Shoal Light, Offshore lighthouse at Diamond Shoals, North Carolina, US.
The Diamond Shoal Light structure incorporates four black piles as foundation and extends 120 feet high with a white square platform at its summit.
The lighthouse commenced operations in 1966 to guide vessels through hazardous waters, replacing multiple lightships that served the area since 1824.
This navigational beacon represents the maritime legacy of North Carolina, marking the location where numerous vessels met their fate in treacherous waters.
The structure stands inactive since 2001 due to structural deterioration, with the Coast Guard maintaining documentation about its operational history.
Engineers designed this lighthouse as a Texas Tower, utilizing prefabricated steel modules assembled directly over the dangerous Diamond Shoals.
Location: Dare County
GPS coordinates: 35.15333,-75.29667
Latest update: May 30, 2025 22:00
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