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   | location = Entrance to [[Pensacola Bay]]
 
   | location = Entrance to [[Pensacola Bay]]
 
   | coordinates = {{coor dms|30|20|47|N|87|18|29|W|region:US_type:landmark}}
 
   | coordinates = {{coor dms|30|20|47|N|87|18|29|W|region:US_type:landmark}}
   | yearlit = light ship, 1823;<br>first tower, 1825;<br>second tower, 1859
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   | yearlit = light ship, 1823;<br>first tower, 1825;<br>second tower, 1858
 
   | automated = 1965
 
   | automated = 1965
 
   | yeardeactivated =
 
   | yeardeactivated =
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   | height = tower, 150 feet; 190 feet above sea level
 
   | height = tower, 150 feet; 190 feet above sea level
 
   | lens = first tower, [[Wikipedia:Argand lamp|Argand lamp]] with parabolic reflectors;<br>second tower, first-order [[Wikipedia:Fresnel lens|Fresnel lens]]
 
   | lens = first tower, [[Wikipedia:Argand lamp|Argand lamp]] with parabolic reflectors;<br>second tower, first-order [[Wikipedia:Fresnel lens|Fresnel lens]]
   | range = 27 nautical miles
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   | range = 27 miles
   | characteristic = Flashing white every 20 seconds
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   | characteristic = Flashing white every minute
 
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The '''Pensacola Lighthouse''' (or '''Pensacola Light''') is a lighthouse located west of [[Fort Barrancas]] on the grounds of [[Naval Air Station Pensacola]].
 
The '''Pensacola Lighthouse''' (or '''Pensacola Light''') is a lighthouse located west of [[Fort Barrancas]] on the grounds of [[Naval Air Station Pensacola]].

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