New Castle Range Rear Light, Navigation lighthouse in New Castle County, Delaware.
The New Castle Range Rear Light stands 27 meters high on the Delaware River, featuring a steel skeletal structure that marks the shipping channel.
Built in 1876 as a wooden tower with keeper quarters, the lighthouse underwent major renovations in 1964 when the original structure was replaced with steel framework.
The lighthouse represents the maritime heritage of Delaware River, marking safe passages for commercial vessels through complex waterway environments near Pea Patch Island.
The automated navigation system operates continuously, providing crucial directional guidance to ships traveling between various points along the Delaware River.
The facility formerly included both front and rear towers working as a pair, with the rear light positioned half a mile from its companion structure.
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