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Biscayne NP, Florida
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The Fowey Rocks Lighthouse was constructed in 1878 to replace the Cape Florida Light, which was deemed inadequate for the increasing maritime traffic in the area.
The lighthouse features a skeletal iron frame, which was designed to withstand the harsh marine environment and hurricanes common to the Florida coast.
The lighthouse is named after the HMS Fowey, a British warship that sank on the nearby reef in 1748.
The lighthouse was automated in 1975, eliminating the need for a full-time keeper to manage its operations.
It is located within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, which protects the surrounding coral reefs and marine life.
Though no longer manned, the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse continues to serve as an important navigational aid for vessels in the Florida Straits.
