Amelia Island Light, Historic lighthouse in Fernandina Beach, Florida, US
The white brick lighthouse stands 64 feet tall on Amelia Island, emitting white flashes every ten seconds to guide maritime traffic through St. Marys entrance.
Built between 1838 and 1839 using materials from a former Cumberland Island lighthouse, this structure remains the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida.
The lighthouse maintains strong connections to maritime heritage through local Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers who assist in preserving its operational status.
Visitors can view the lighthouse grounds on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with guided interior tours available twice monthly through advance registration.
The lighthouse employs a third-order Fresnel lens that projects white light visible up to 23 nautical miles, with a red sector marking Nassau Sound shoals.
GPS coordinates: 30.67317,-81.44250
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:31
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