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Amelia Island, FL
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Amelia Island FL
HL 468 5X6" open edition
In Stock.
The beautiful Amelia Island lies at the entrance to St. Marys River, at Floridas northernmost point. Lying just off the north Florida coast, the treacherous shoals of Nassau Sound were a constant hazard for mariners, particularly at night. In 1820 a lighthouse was erected on Little Cumberland Island, Georgia, just north of Amelia to warn sailors off the shoals. Two decades later officials dismantled the light at Cumberland and moved it to Amelia Island.
In 1839 the fifty-foot brick tower was moved from Cumberland Island to rest two miles from the north end of Amelia Island. Winding granite steps, hand hewn in New England, were shipped by boat and added to the tower. An additional twelve-foot section was added to the tower at this time, elevating the focal plane to 105 feel above sea level. Comparatively small when measured against other Florida lights, because of the natural elevation of the location, the 64-foot height was more than adequate.
In 1935 the station was electrified, greatly increasing the lanterns power. Today, the station is automated and still serves as an important aid to navigation.
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Price: $65.00
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