Elbow of Cross Ledge Light, Maritime navigation lighthouse in Delaware Bay, Cumberland County, United States.
The Elbow of Cross Ledge Light features an octagonal two-story brick dwelling mounted on a granite pier in the Delaware Bay shipping channel.
The lighthouse started operations in February 1910 after multiple construction delays, including a severe storm in 1907 that resulted in worker casualties.
Three lighthouse keepers maintained the structure and welcomed summer visitors who toured the station, documenting maritime life in Delaware Bay.
Located at coordinates 39.1816°N, 75.2683°W, the lighthouse guided ships through a hazardous section of Delaware Bay until its destruction in 1953.
After numerous ship collisions, keepers developed a safety protocol that included sleeping in life jackets to prepare for potential emergencies.
Location: Cumberland County
Inception: 1910
GPS coordinates: 39.18160,-75.26830
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:45
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