Lighthouse · Fenwick Island, Delaware
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1859 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a white light, on and off for equal times, every 8 seconds. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The oldest lighthouse in Delaware, on the Delaware and Maryland line at Fenwick Island. A small museum and gift shop open in its base.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1859 |
| Light | Iso W 8s |
| Position | 38.4514°N, 75.0549°W |
| From Fenwick Island | 125 m (409 ft), bearing 56° ENE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. II 205; NOAA ENC; OpenStreetMap; National Register 79000642 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Fenwick Island, 125 m (409 ft) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.