Frying Pan Tower is the namesake of Frying Pan Shoals… For many years before modern-day GPS, the light burned on top of the tower, warning mariners of the shallow and treacherous shoals. It was manned by the Coast Guard until it was decommissioned in 2004. In this video you can see waves breaking 12 miles offshore, showing the shoals in all their glory. No longer a navigational aid, the tower now stands as a testament to restoration and preservation and serves as a glimpse into maritime history.

107K views · 6.5K reactions | On a flight back in December, we see a pair of large humpback whales crossing the sandbars of the shoals | Frying Pan Tower | Facebook

34K views · 853 reactions | UNCUT & RAW... sharkies & cuda at the Frying Pan Tower Adventure B&B! oh, and btw there's just 5 spots left for Patriot Dive Center's dive trip July 21-23rd! Just a week away! Call them at (910) 399-2814 to book! | Frying Pan Tower | Facebook

Even from way up on the walkways, the shark camera light that is 50’ deep is so amazingly bright! Its effect on the fish who come to get a bite of the tiny shrimps and creatures attracted to the light is incredible! Check it out on the Explore live feed each night from 8:45 to 9:30! https://youtu.be/og8bbxl0iW8 A big thanks to www.illumisea.com for creating their Mega Watt 25,000 LUMEN LED light to help us see what we’re missing! Richard You can get one too, or for a more appropriately sized (an

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10K views · 238 reactions | Here's some more video of Frying Pan shoals I took about 30 mins ago with the drone. The ocean is already running along the beach about 2 hours before high tide, Storm Surge is expected along the entire coast; the worst conditions will be in Brunswick County. | North Carolina's Weather Authority | Facebook