Egmont Key Light
The current Egmont Key Light dates from 1858. It is the oldest structure in the Tampa Bay area still used for its original purpose.
The Egmont Key Lighthouse before its lantern was removed in 1944 | |
| Location | north end of Egmont Key Tampa Bay Fort DeSoto Park Florida United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 27°36′03″N 82°45′38.5″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1848 (first) |
| Foundation | stone basement |
| Construction | brick tower |
| Automated | 1990 |
| Height | 87 feet (27 m) |
| Shape | tapered cylindrical tower wit balcony and lantern removed |
| Markings | white tower |
| Operator | Egmont Key State Park |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1858 (second) |
| Focal height | 85 feet (26 m) |
| Lens | third order Fresnel lens (1858) fourth order Fresnel lens (1866) third order Fresnel lens with red sector (1893) DCB-24 aerobeacon (current) |
| Range | 24 nmi (44 km; 28 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 15s. |
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