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The following facts
about the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse are an updated version
of information on the National Park Service’s website Inventory of
Historic Light Stations in
Delaware
, http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/de.htm.
Existing Historic Tower:
- Year Light First Lit: 1885
- Is the Light Operational? NO
- Date Deactivated: 1996
- Automated:
- Foundation Materials: CAISSON
- Construction Materials: BRICK W/CAST IRON PLATES
- Markings/Patterns: BROWN TOWER ON WHITE PIER
- Shape: CONICAL
- Relationship to Other Structures: INTEGRAL
- Tower Height: 49
- Original Optic: FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL
- Year Original Lens Installed:
- Present Optic: 375 MM
- Year Present Lens Installed:
- Height of Focal Plane: 61
- Fresnel Lens Disposition:
- Has tower been moved? NO
Existing
Sound
Signal
Building
? NO
Existing Keepers Quarters? YES
- Year Constructed: 1885
- Number of Stories:
- Architectural Style: SPARK PLUG INTEGRAL
- Construction Materials: CAST IRON
Owner/Manager:
State of
Delaware
owns the light which is leased to the Delaware River & Bay Authority.
The light is managed by the
Delaware River
and Bay Lighthouse Foundation.
Open to the Public? Yes, on accompanied tours only
National Register Status: PART OF LISTING; Reference #89000289
Name of Listing: NATIONAL HARBOR OF REFUGE & DELAWARE BREAKWATER
HARBOR HISTORIC DISTRICT
Miscellaneous:
SIGNIFICANT AS BREAKWATER; WITH LIGHTSHIPS, TOOK OVER DUTIES OF
CAPE
HENLOPEN
LIGHT
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