The Historic St. Simons Light Station - St. Simons Island, GA
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Don.Morfe
N 31° 08.036 W 081° 23.618
17R E 462473 N 3444511
Surely the most important aspect of the lighthouse to the mariner is the light that emanates from the tower. The tall, white beacon also serves as a day-mark.
Waymark Code: WM134K9
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2020
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The Historic St. Simons Light Station-Surely the most important aspect of the lighthouse to the mariner is the light that emanates from the tower. The tall, white beacon also serves as a day-mark. The light, a 1,000 watt electric bulb, is reflected by a fixed 3rd Order Fresnel Lens manufactured by L. Sautier of Paris. Four flash panels, mounted around a fixed lens, revolve around the bulb flashing one beam per minute. The beam projects out 23 miles, limited by the curvature of the earth.
Today, our lighthouse is under the jurisdiction and care of the United States Coast Guard, Aids to Navigation,Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The preservation of the historic structure on this site is the responsibility of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society.
Group that erected the marker: Coastal Georgia Historical Society
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
101 12th Street
Saint Simons Island , GA USA
31522
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