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In 1852, day markers were placed along the Keys. Each marker was an iron pole thirty-six feet high with a large barrel fastened to the top. They were all painted a different color and could be seen for a couple of miles by eye. They were later upgraded with painted metal cylinders and included a letter on each one.
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Location: FOUR MILES EAST OF INDIAN KEY , NEAR MATECUMBE KEY
Station Established: 1873
The Alligator Reef lighthouse is 136 feet tall. It marks a very large reef structure offshore of Upper Matecumbe Key. Depths range from a shallow 8 feet to just over 40 feet. In 1870, Congress allocate funds to build a lighthouse, The iron pile lighthouse was forged by Paulding Kemble of Cold Spring, New York, and then transported to Indian Key .It is a white octagonal pyramid skeleton framework on black pile foundation, enclosing a square dwelling and a stair-cylinder. The lantern is black. It was completed in 1873.
| During the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, keepers at Alligator Reef Lighthouse survived 200-mile-per-hour winds and a 20-foot storm surge. |
Location: Carysfort Reef, near Key Largo
Station Established: 1825
… composed of a framework of 9 iron piles, occupying the center and angular point of an octagon of 50 feet diameter and taper from 50 feet at the base to 19 feet at the top. The dwelling house is the frustum of a cone, the sides having the same inclination as the Piles. The floor is 33 feet above the low water, and the house of two stories is 20 feet high. From the top of the house to the Lantern is a Cylindrical Tower for a stairway 38 feet high. The whole structure is painted Red – except the Piles which are Black – and the doors and windows of the dwelling and roof of the Lantern which are white.
The Carysfort Reef Lighthouse was designed by I.W.P. Lewis, the nephew of Winslow Lewis. The interchangeable parts were manufactured in 1848 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a construction crew was trained there. Major Thomas B. Linnard was the engineer in charge when construction of the lighthouse. He died before the tower was completed. Lieutenant George Meade was brought in to finish the project.
Carysfort Reef Light is said to house the ghost of a former keeper, Captain Johnson.
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Florida Keys Lighthouses
CAPE FLORIDA Station established 1825. focal plane 95 ft ; white flash every 6 s. tower (raised from 65 ft ). Brick style lighthouse painted white, lantern and watch room black. The 1-1/2 story brick keeper's house. This light station is Florida's oldest; the original tower was gutted during an attack by SEMINOLE INDIANS in 1836. The lighthouse was battered by hurricanes and beach erosion.Located at the southern tip of Key Biscayne. The Cape Florida lighthouse didn’t mark the entrance to a harbor but rather warned coastal shipping of the dangerous offshore reefs. KEY LARGO YOU TUBEFOWEY ROCKS Station established 1878. Active; focal plane 110 ft ; white flash every 10 s. 110 ft octagonal pyramidal wrought iron screwpile tower with octagonal 2-story Empire style keeper's house on a central platform, solar-powered VRB-25 aerobeacon ( Original Fresnel Lens ). Tower and lantern painted brown; central cylinder and keeper's quarters white. Located on a dangerous reef southeast of Key Biscayne, within the boundaries of Biscayne National Park. (two red sectors cover dangerous reefs to north and south).
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Before the lighthouse, ships tended to sail by day and near coasts. Natural landmarks, and the use of the stars were the navigational aids to mariners. Some primitive maps and charts were used, which gave water depths measured by lead line and contemporary anchors on a rope. Some early cultures developed crude compasses and other devices to navigate.
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was a lighthouse--the famous Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt. It is the first one that is recorded in history and was built about 280 BC. Those records tell us that it was the tallest one ever built -- 450 ft. (comparable to a 45-story skyscraper) and used an open fire at the top as a source of light. It was lighted by a wood fire and showed smoke by day and a glow by night.
Early lighthouses were simple structures, based on a form known as the "fustrum of a cone." They were round or polygonal toweres with thick masonary walls, few windows and ornamentation. Of moderate height and utilitarian design, they were made by local craftspeople using local materials (wood, cut stone or rubble, brick or granite). There were few people in America with formal architectural or engineer training. The first college courses were at the U.S. Military Academy. From 1850 to 1880 West Point graduates provided most of the know-how in improved and varied lighthouse construction.
The lighthouse and its keeper is a romantic idea inspiring paintings, poems and songs. But, the best of all are the stories. Lighthouses were developed as a result of ships traveling on perilous waters, only to fall victim to rocks or unseen shoals.
A navigational aid, also called an aid to navigation, is anything that assists a mariner in the course of his passage on the sea. Today, there are many kinds of navigational aids, of which lighthouses are but one example. Indeed, it is the invention of new navigational aids that is threatening the very future of lighthouses, the electronic aid known as Global Positioning by Satellite (GPS), being the most obvious one. People often think that if they have a GPS device they don't need lighthouses any more.
Beautifully decorated, two bedroom, two bath, third-floor Condo. This unit is located at Ocean Pointe Suite and is perfect for anyone who dives, loves to boat, or wants to fish. This cozy unit is warm and inviting for those looking for a relaxing vacation or a getaway. | |||||
Amenities: Phone, Air Conditioning, Cable TVS, VCR, Stereo, CD Player, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer, Dryer, Hot Tub, pool, BBQ grill
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Vacation Rental Description A tropical paradise located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. This is a dream come true, boasting over 67 oceanfront acres of tropical hardwoods, mangrove forest and a beautiful beach.
This is a private gated resort, right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the gateway to deep sea fishing. It is conveniently located near Tavernier Creek, with easy access to back-country fishing. This is the sportfishing capital of the world, with the only living coral reef in the continental United States. On the property is: a beach, a dock, a junior olympic size swimming pool with a spa, lighted tennis courts, tiki huts, a cocktail lounge with a cafe.
Vacation Rental Amenities Cocktail Lounge and Cafe - Heated Olympic Size Pool and Spa - Beach Area with Tiki Huts - Oceanfront Gazebo - Lighted Tennis Courts - Marina with Dock - Boat Ramp - Bait and Tackle Shop
Activities and Attractions JOHN PENNECAMP PARK * UPPER KEYS CORAL REEF * DEEP SEA FISHING * KAYAKING * BACKCOUNTRY FISHING * RESTAURANTS * SUNSET-SUNRISE * PARROT-HEADS ARE WELCOME
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This upscale Condominium Resort is located directly on the Ocean in Key Largo. Offering a beautifully decorated condo, with two bedroom - two bath with whirlpool tubs for weekly and monthly rentals Ocean Pointe Suite is located,about one hour drive south from Miami international Airport,The hard Rock Cafe-Casino,the Art Deco South Beach and Miami shopping. FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS CALL 516-991-9575
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Key Largo is known as the "Diving Capital of the World" while Islamorada is called the "Sport Fishing Capital".
Miami to Key West is one of the more memorable automobile tours. Drive the Overseas Highway across a 128 mile chain of subtropical islands.This chain of coral and limestone islands connected by 42 bridges. The waters ranging from aquamarine to deep blue and emerald green. With dazzling sunsets and sunrises. Just off U.S. 1 you can fine an underwater worlds of silent beauty, tropical birds, mangrove islands and the key deer. A prime vacation spot. A place where artists, writers, fishers, and retirees make their homes in the fragile natural resources of the Florida Keys.
Fishing and kayaking are some of the many alluring outdoor adventures in the Upper Keys, a collection of 823 islands.
Your Upper Keys adventure and beach vacation features hiking, biking, kayaking, and some of the best snorkeling in the world! Not to mention a chance to relax on the beach and catch some sun. Explore the Florida Keys including historic and eccentric Key West, the Everglades National Park and the best of Florida’s state parks. Look for the hiden beauity of manatees, alligators, and thousands of exotic birds. Take an air boat ride or do some fishing.
OCEAN POINTE Vacation Rental
Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo. Spread across 67 acres of the Florida Keys ... 2 Lighted tennis courts, large pool, private beach, kayaking, volleyball ...
