Each side of the tower, North, East, South and West have a watertight lever-lock portal doors designed to keep out the elements during hurricanes, stormy weather and other normal ocean events.
Our doors have survived over 50 years and are aging out with holes and saggy hinges so we sourced some brand new doors that were scheduled to be attached to a ship.
We have already acquired these and are ready to install them for another 50+ years of service with stainless steel fittings and classic portals to view the storm through.
Once we get them to the tower, we will install and plumb all five (5) 600 lb doors level. This will keep the elements out of the tower during tropical storms and hurricanes.
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Experience the sea-faring adventure of a lifetime! Find out if you've got what it takes to be a volunteer to help restore, protect and preserve Frying Pan Tower.
The restoration of Frying Pan Tower is managed by FPTower Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring, protecting and preserving the former United States Coastguard (USCG) Light Station off the coast of North Carolina for environmental studies and future generations.