Ship John Shoal Light
Ship John Shoal Light, Offshore lighthouse in Delaware Bay, United States.
The Ship John Shoal Light stands 14 meters tall with an octagonal structure and a mansard roof containing a black lantern atop a brown foundation.
The lighthouse received its name after the ship John ran aground in 1797 during a journey from Hamburg to Philadelphia, leading to passenger evacuation.
The cast iron superstructure of the lighthouse appeared at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia before its installation at the current location.
The lighthouse operates with solar power since 1977, replacing the original Fresnel lens while continuing to guide maritime traffic through Delaware Bay.
The foundation required 2,000 tons of riprap protection against ice damage, with additional reinforcement added in 1907 including a concrete platform.
Location: Cumberland County
Inception: 1877
Height: 14 m
GPS coordinates: 39.30529,-75.37666
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:31
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