Cape Charles Light, Historic lighthouse on Smith Island, Virginia.
The Cape Charles Light features an octagonal skeleton tower rising 180 feet above the entrance to Chesapeake Bay.
The current structure, built in 1894, replaced two previous lighthouses on Smith Island that were destroyed by shoreline erosion.
The lighthouse represents the maritime heritage of Virginia's eastern shore and marks the northern entrance to one of America's major waterways.
The automated beacon flashes every five seconds and maintains a visibility range of 18 nautical miles for maritime navigation.
The structure contains a central iron tube supported by eight massive legs, making it different from traditional brick lighthouse designs.
Website: https://cheslights.org/cape-charles-lighthouse
GPS coordinates: 37.12290,-75.90648
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:06
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