Solomons Lump Light, Caisson lighthouse in Somerset County, United States.
The white tower with brown base rises 38 feet above Chesapeake Bay waters, marking the navigation point between Smith Island and South Marsh Island.
The original screwpile lighthouse from 1875 was destroyed by ice in 1893, leading to the construction of a new caisson structure completed in 1895.
Keeper Henry Sterling maintained the lighthouse from 1904 to 1937, facing extreme conditions including a severe freeze that forced him to walk across ice.
The lighthouse remains active with a white flash every six seconds and two red sectors, visible up to 8 nautical miles for white light.
The brick tower stands off-center on its cylindrical foundation because the caisson sank deeper than expected during construction, requiring additional plates.
Location: Somerset County
Inception: 1875
Height: 11.5 m
GPS coordinates: 38.04806,-76.01502
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:29
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