For years, Frying Pan Shoals Light Tower represented far more than a historic offshore structure. It became a symbol of preservation, innovation, scientific discovery, volunteerism, and the incredible things that can be accomplished when people...
https://youtu.be/SVSW1ecJJGwBY TIM BOYUM NORTH CAROLINAPUBLISHED 8:00 PM ET MAY. 04, 2022 Frying Pan Tower was a Coast Guard lighthouse 32 miles offshore in the middle of the Graveyard of the Atlantic. An entire team staffed the tower...
IMPORTANT NOTICE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 FPTower Inc. Expands Mission Following Ownership Transition of Frying Pan Shoals Light Tower FPTower Inc. nonprofit 501(c)3 has completed an agreement transferring its ownership interests associated with the Frying...
Published via Brunswick Beacon – June 18, 2026 FPTower Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to maritime safety, ocean research and preservation of maritime history, last week announced that the Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach...
WWAY News – June 1, 2026 SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The City of Southport will soon add a new piece of lifesaving equipment to its emergency response arsenal after being selected as the top-voted coastal...
FPTower Inc., a North Carolina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to maritime safety, scientific research, and environmental stewardship, is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 “Save A Life” Raffle, a fundraising campaign designed to strengthen...
As the Atlantic Ocean swells with the seasonal rhythms of wind and waves, Frying Pan Tower stands tall and resolute, just as it has for the past 60 years. Built in 1964, this iconic lighthouse...
Recently, Troop 443 of Salisbury, NC, embarked on an incredible journey to the historic Frying Pan Tower, where 12 Scouts and 4 leaders dedicated an impressive 288 man-hours to conservation work over the span of...
FPTower Inc. has partnered with Top Deck Gear to launch an exclusive Frying Pan Tower Collection featuring stylish nautical-themed apparel! Whether you’re a seasoned mariner or a landlubber with a passion for the tower, these...
FPTower Inc., the non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the historic Frying Pan Tower, is thrilled to announce a contribution from Explore.org, a direct charitable activity of the Annenberg Foundation. This vital...
Here at FPTower Inc., we’re thrilled to share exciting updates on our multifaceted restoration efforts at the historic Frying Pan Tower! As you know, transitioning to clean energy is a crucial part of the project,...
Calling all history buffs and ocean enthusiasts! We’re overjoyed to announce that the iconic Frying Pan Tower is featured in the winter 2023 edition of North Beach Sun magazine! North Beach Sun is a renowned...