DRBLHF East End Lighthouse

Delaware Breakwater
East End Lighthouse

The United States donated Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse to the State of Delaware for public use.

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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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