Cross Ledge Light, Maritime lighthouse in Delaware Bay, United States.
The lighthouse featured a granite pier foundation with a wooden octagonal structure rising to a height of 58 feet above Delaware Bay.
Construction began in 1856 but faced interruptions due to ice damage, leading Congress to secure additional funding in 1873 for project completion.
The lighthouse served as a critical navigation point for commercial ships traversing the northern boundary of Delaware Bay's shipping channel.
The remaining pier foundation appears on current nautical charts marked as ABAND LH ruins, indicating potential navigation hazards in the area.
During World War II, military aircraft utilized the abandoned lighthouse structure as a target during practice bombing missions.
Location: Cumberland County
Inception: 1875
GPS coordinates: 39.20400,-75.23070
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:51
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