The Thomas Point Shoal Light, also known as Thomas Point Shoal Light Station, is a historic lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of the United States, and the most recognized lighthouse in Maryland. It is the only screw-pile lighthouse in the bay which stands at its original site.
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Location: Off Thomas Point at the mouth of the South River in the Chesapeake Bay Coordinates: 38.899°N 76.436°W Constructed: 1875 Foundation: sSrew-pile Construction: Cast-iron/wood Tower height: 15 m (49 ft) Tower shape: Square lantern on hexagonal house Markings: White with red roof and black lantern First lit: 1875 Automated: 1986 Focal height: 43 feet (13 m) Lens: Fourth-order Fresnel lens (original), 9.8 inches (250 mm) solar-powered lens (current) Range: White 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) Red 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) Characteristic: (Fl W 5s) Flashing white 5 sec, with two red sectors Fog signal: Horn: 1 every 15 sec
I was here on August 2 2021.
I took a Watermark Tour Lighthouse tour. The only way to really see this lighthouse is on the water.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 20 1975
Received National Historic Landmark Status on January 20 1999
Access: By boat there are many tours available