United States lightship Overfalls
United States lightship Overfalls, Museum ship in Lewes, Delaware.
The United States lightship Overfalls stands with its red hull displaying distinctive maritime features and nautical equipment at the Lewes waterfront.
Built in 1938, this vessel served as a floating lighthouse to guide ships through Delaware Bay until its decommissioning in 1972.
The lightship functions as an educational center where visitors learn about maritime navigation methods and lighthouse keeper responsibilities through detailed exhibits.
The museum vessel operates daily tours from April through October, with admission fees including access to both exterior deck areas and interior compartments.
This lightship represents the last riveted-hull vessel constructed for the United States Lighthouse Service before its merger with the Coast Guard.
Location: Lewes
GPS coordinates: 38.77792,-75.14111
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:28
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