Lighthouse · Smith Island, Maryland
Solomons Lump Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1895 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 6 seconds, seen up to 8 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In Kedges Straits north of Smith Island, a brick tower left standing off-center on its 1895 caisson after the house was removed; it is seen from boats and, far off, from Ewell.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1895 |
| Light | Fl W 6s |
| Position | 38.0481°N, 76.0150°W |
| From Ewell, Smith Island | 6.0 km (3.8 mi), bearing 15° NNE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. II 23475; NOAA ENC; National Register 02001422 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Ewell, Smith Island, 6.0 km (3.8 mi) 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.