Texas Tower (lighthouse)

Automation started in the late 1970s, which led to the obsolescence of the housing built for the keepers which resulted in such a large structure.

Three of the towers were dismantled over time due to deteriorating structural conditions among other problems, while another one was destroyed in a ship collision.

Each consisted of a framework of four steel, concrete-filled piles driven deep into the ocean floor, upon which a square platform was set.

In addition to monitoring and maintaining the beacon, the crew also operated weather reporting equipment.

A month after the Ambrose accident, Savannah Light was completely demolished when a container ship struck it.

The design of the Texas tower is now considered obsolete since there is no longer a need for a structure to house the keepers.