Tortugas Harbor Lighthouse
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moochie
N 24° 37.674 W 082° 52.374
17R E 310418 N 2725038
The lighthouse is located 70 miles west of Key West on Garden Key in the Dry Tortugas National Park. It can be accessed by passenger ferry or seaplane from Key West. There is a fee to enter the National Park which includes historic Fort Jefferson.
Waymark Code: WM1K20
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2007
Views: 71
The Fort Jefferson Lighthouse is a 37 foot iron tower, which sits atop a 50 foot parapet within historic Fort Jefferson for a total height of 87 feet. Fort Jefferson's construction began in 1846, and the present lighthouse was erected in 1876. The lightstation was automated in 1912 and was decommissioned in 1924. The area was designated a National Park in 1992. Take a day trip from Key West and enjoy the fort, snorkeling and a great visit to the lighthouse. Information on day trips can be found at www.drytortugasinfo.com/.
Coastal Lighthouse: Lighthouse
Range Lights: Not listed
LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE VISIT: Not listed
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