Lighthouse · Tybee Island, Georgia
Cockspur Island Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1857 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 4 seconds. It stands on an oyster bank off Cockspur Island, part of Fort Pulaski National Monument, and was relit in 2007.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1857 |
| Light | Fl W 4s |
| Position | 32.0227°N, 80.8800°W |
| From Fort Pulaski | 1.1 km (0.7 mi), bearing 118° ESE |
| Source | NOAA ENC; USCG Light List Vol. III |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Fort Pulaski, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.