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Boca Grande Lighthouse

920 Gulf Blvd, Boca Grande, FL 33921, USA

Name and Location

The Boca Grande Lighthouse is located at 920 Gulf Blvd, Boca Grande, FL 33921, USA.

Construction and History

The Boca Grande Lighthouse was constructed in 1890 by the United States Coast Guard to serve as a vital aid to navigation for ships traversing the Gulf of Mexico. The original structure was replaced in 1932 with the current, more modern building.

Architecture and Materials

The Boca Grande Lighthouse is a classic example of a coastal lighthouse, featuring a simple yet elegant design. Standing at an impressive height of unknown, the tower rises from a sturdy foundation to a focal height of unknown. The lighthouse's architectural style is characterized by its unknown design, with a distinctive unknown that has become synonymous with the structure.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristic is marked by a flashing pattern of unknown, with a range of unknown. The original optic was replaced in 1985 with a modern unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

Today, the Boca Grande Lighthouse serves as a museum and historic landmark, open to visitors who wish to explore its rich history. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Notable Views and Landscape

The nearby waters of the Gulf of Mexico offer opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming.

Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was automated in unknown, with the aid of modern navigation aids such as radar systems.

Further Information

For further reading, please visit the Wikipedia page on the Boca Grande Lighthouse at unknown. The Boca Grande Lighthouse is managed by the unknown, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the lighthouse's history and significance.

Details

NameBoca Grande Lighthouse
CityBoca Grande
CountryUsa
Coordinates26.7173328, -82.2608614
Websitehttps://www.bips.org/port-boca-grande-lighthouse
Year of construction1890
Eventsshipwrecks or rescues
Storiesstories or quotes from former lighthouse keepers
ArchitectUnited States Coast Guard
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsin 1932
Accessibletrue
Landscape typebeach
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractionsbeach, fishing, swimming
AIS Radartrue
Automatedtrue