Lighthouses of North Carolina
Oak Island Lighthouse |
300a Caswell Beach Rd, Oak Island, NC 28465
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Built in 1958 by the United States Coast Guard, the Oak Island Light Station is unique in that it was designed using the most advanced construction techniques of the 20th century and was one of the last light stations to be built in the United States.
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LocationThe tower is located adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oak Island and has a small parking lot at its base. Grounds are open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Tours of the adjacent Coast Guard station are available from April until October each Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Google Maps HERE HistoryBuilt on Caswell Island, the lighthouse was placed in its strategic site to aid shipping into and out of the Cape Fear River from the Atlantic Ocean and to warn of the dangers of Frying Pan Shoals.
Oak Island Lighthouse was transferred from the U. S. Coast Guard to the town of Caswell Beach on October 18, 2004. The light remains an active aid to navigation. PhotographyEASY Access - You can park next to the lighthouse and there is a series of boardwalks that lead to the beach across the road. This boardwalk provides an excellent photography experience.
Time of day - This lighthouse can be good for sunrise or sunset any time of the year, but especially in June through August. LENS - 35mm to 100mm is ideal |