The Historic St Simons Light Station
Surley 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.
Marker is on 101 12th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
