Lighthouse · East Point, New Jersey
Ship John Shoal Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1877 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 5 seconds, seen up to 16 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its cast-iron tower was shown at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia before it was set on a caisson in upper Delaware Bay. It is reached only by boat.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1877 |
| Light | Fl W 5s |
| Position | 39.3053°N, 75.3767°W |
| From By boat off Sea Breeze | 2.2 km (1.4 mi), bearing 254° WSW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. II 1640; NOAA ENC; National Register 06000630 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from By boat off Sea Breeze, 2.2 km (1.4 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
- Miah Maull Shoal LighthouseLighthouse · 25 km
- East Point LighthouseLighthouse · 32 km
- Finns Point Rear Range LightLighthouse · 37 km
- Brandywine Shoal LighthouseLighthouse · 42 km
- SS AtlantusShipwreck · 53 km
- Cape May LighthouseLighthouse · 55 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.