Gas, Oil, Observation, and Weather Platforms

NAVY TOWER R7

In the early 1960s, "Texas Tower" lighthouses were erected at six offshore sites on the East coast. Diamond Shoals was the second to last to be built, and was activated in 1966; it was automated in 1977. The unmanned lighthouse suffered significant damage from Hurricane Fran in 1996, and the catwalks were subsequently found to be so rotten that t...

Frying Pan Shoals Tower is a decommissioned lighthouse about 30 miles offshore of North Carolina. The tower is 80 feet tall and stands in 50 feet of water. It was purchased in 2010 and is currently being renovated and being used as a "rustic" vacation spot. See website: http://www.fptower.com/ Frying Pan Tower Facebook Page:...

143' NAVY TOWER R8 (LIGHTED)

Navy Tower R5

Navy Tower R4

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AA East (20478) is a gas/oil platform built by Whitney Oil & Gas, LLC and installed on 01/01/1960. AA East is considered a minor platform that stands in 65 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Amberjack, Barracuda, Bonita (Little Tunny), Cobia, King Mackerel, Red Grouper, R...

A (23467) is a gas/oil platform built by Cox Operating, L.L.C. and installed on 01/01/1996. A is considered a minor platform that stands in 50 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Barracuda, Bluefish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Flounder, King Mackerel, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel,...

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C-DECK(SL) (31002) is a gas/oil platform built by Exxon Mobil Corporation and installed on 01/01/1993. C-DECK(SL) is considered a minor platform that stands in 40 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Barracuda, Bluefish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Flounder, King Mackerel, Pompano...

A-VALVE (20320) is a gas/oil platform built by Kinetica Partners, LLC and installed on 01/01/1970. A-VALVE is considered a major platform that stands in 260 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different offshore species of fish. Primary targets include Amberjack, Bonita (Little Tunny), Blackfin Tuna, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Gag Grouper...

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A-Appomattox (2623) is a gas/oil platform built by Shell Offshore Inc. and installed on 06/07/2018. A-Appomattox is considered a minor platform that stands in 7400 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different offshore species of fish. Anglers often catch Yellowfin Tuna, and many different species of Sharks. Blue Marlin are also frequent...

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A (257) is a gas/oil platform built by Fieldwood Energy Offshore LLC and installed on 07/05/1998. A is considered a major platform that stands in 120 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different offshore species of fish. Primary targets include Amberjack, Bonita (Little Tunny), Blackfin Tuna, Red Grouper, Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Gray...

State GI 17S (2702) is a gas/oil platform built by Cox Operating, L.L.C. and installed on 01/01/2000. State GI 17S is considered a minor platform that stands in 45 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different nearshore species of fish. Most common species include Barracuda, Bluefish, Cobia, Crevalle Jack, Flounder, King Mackerel, Pompan...

A -Kings Quay (2710) is a gas/oil platform built by Murphy Exploration & Production Company - USA and installed on 02/22/2022. A -Kings Quay is considered a major platform that stands in 3725 feet of water and may provide habitat for many different offshore species of fish. Anglers often catch Yellowfin Tuna, and many different species of Sharks. B...