Lighthouse · Annapolis, Maryland
Sandy Point Shoal Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1883 and no longer serves as a light for ships. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A three-story brick house on a caisson just north of the Bay Bridge, privately owned since 2006; the Coast Guard discontinued its light in June 2019, and it is seen from the bridge and Sandy Point State Park.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1883 |
| Position | 39.0159°N, 76.3846°W |
| From Sandy Point State Park | 1.1 km (0.7 mi), bearing 78° ENE |
| Source | OpenStreetMap; National Register 02001424 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Sandy Point State Park, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Baltimore LighthouseLighthouse · 5.0 km
- Thomas Point Shoal LighthouseLighthouse · 14 km
- Craighill Channel Lower Range Front LightLighthouse · 19 km
- Bloody Point Bar LighthouseLighthouse · 20 km
- Craighill Channel Upper Range Front LightLighthouse · 21 km
- Craighill Channel Upper Range Rear LightLighthouse · 23 km
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.