Fowey Rocks Light, Maritime lighthouse at Key Biscayne, United States
The cast iron structure rises 34 meters above water with a skeletal tower framework painted brown and white circular stair leading to the lantern.
The lighthouse began operations in 1878 to replace Cape Florida Light, marking the entrance to Hawk Channel passage through the Florida Keys.
The name derives from HMS Fowey, a Royal Navy frigate that sank on nearby reefs in 1748, influencing maritime navigation history.
The automated lighthouse generates power through solar panels and features a rotating lantern visible from 17 miles at sea.
The structure survived the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane despite losing its first deck and remains the last reef light operating in Florida Keys.
Location: Miami-Dade County
Height: 34 m
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 25.59061,-80.09667
Latest update: May 12, 2025 00:23
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