Port Austin Light it. Restoration efforts continue. Decking has been covered with galvanized metal shingles, and painted in the bright red that is historically accurate. Railings were affixed to the access ladder, and safety chains edging the deck were replaced. Installed also were a new brick chimney and 18 new windows. In 1990, PARLA's license to renovate the structure was extended through 2020. Current restoration continues by the Port Austin Reef Light Association. The light is not open for tours. It is a long and difficult trip to the light, which is always hindered by the reef, and often by the fog. However,
Ambrose Light (ship) fire a shot over the vessel's bow when a Colombian ensign was observed and "Ambrose Light" came to a halt. Commander Clark put Lieutenant M. Fisher and a boarding party on the rebel ship and it was found to have been armed with one cannon and sixty heavily armed sailors. A large cache of ammunition was also discovered. The Colombians revealed their letter of marque from the rebel leader Pedro Lara, giving the men of "Ambrose Light" permission to blockade Cartagena. Commander Clark disregarded this and took the rebels prisoner and the brigantine as a prize. The ship was put