Fenwick Island Light
Fenwick Island Light, Historic lighthouse in Sussex County, United States.
The white conical brick tower reaches 87 feet in height and contains a cast iron spiral staircase leading to a third-order Fresnel lens.
The lighthouse began operations in 1859 after the United States Congress allocated 25,000 dollars for construction on land purchased from Mary C. Hall.
The New Friends of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse organization maintains this National Register of Historic Places structure, preserving maritime navigation history.
The lighthouse emits a white flash signal every 13 seconds with visibility extending 15 nautical miles, serving as a navigational aid for maritime traffic.
The structure stands as the oldest lighthouse in Delaware, surrounded by residential homes and businesses in a transformed coastal environment.
Location: Sussex County
Inception: 1858
Height: 26 m
GPS coordinates: 38.45140,-75.05480
Latest update: March 9, 2025 19:59
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