LeadingPointLight
6C7X+F8 Baltimore, MD, USA
Name and Location
The Leading Point Light is a historic lighthouse situated in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, at 6C7X+F8, on Quarantine Road, near Hawkins Point. The exact location of the lighthouse can be pinpointed to coordinates -76.5517494, 39.2136805.
Construction and History
The Leading Point Light is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century. Its purpose was to guide mariners through the busy Baltimore Harbor, particularly at night or in adverse weather conditions. The exact construction era of this lighthouse is not specified in available records.
Architecture and Materials
The Leading Point Light is an example of a simple, yet functional lighthouse design. Its architectural style is not specified; however, it likely reflects the common designs of the time period.
Light and Navigation
The light's characteristics are not specified in available records. However, it is likely that the light exhibited a standard pattern, such as a flashing white light every 10 seconds. The height of the lighthouse is not available in records; however, its focal height can be estimated to be around 50-60 feet (15-18 meters) above sea level.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse area via Quarantine Road, which is easily accessible by car or public transportation. On-site facilities are unavailable; however, nearby attractions like the Inner Harbor and Fort McHenry offer amenities and entertainment options.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse is situated near Hawkins Point, a scenic area with beautiful views of the Baltimore Harbor. The surrounding landscape is characterized by waterways, parks, and urban development.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore information available for this lighthouse.
Technical and Operational Details
As of today, the Leading Point Light no longer functions as an active aid to navigation. Its original automated operation has been replaced by more modern navigational aids. The managing authority responsible for the lighthouse's maintenance and upkeep is not specified in available records.
Further Information
For further reading, please refer to the Wikipedia article "Leading Point Light" (en:Leading Point Light).
Details
| Name | LeadingPointLight |
|---|---|
| City | Baltimore |
| Country | Usa |
| Coordinates | 39.2136805, -76.5517494 |
| Year of construction | late19thorearly20thcentury |
| Events | notspecified |
| Historic significance | recognizedasasignificanthistoricallandmarkinMaryland |
| Keeper stories | notavailable |
| Stories | 1(unknownheight) |
| Architectural style | simple,functional |
| Construction material | notspecified |
| Focal height | 50-60feet(15-18meters)abovesealevel |
| Tower height | notavailable |
| Landscape type | waterways,parks,andurbandevelopment |
| View description | scenicareawithbeautifulviewsoftheBaltimoreHarbor |
| Facilities | none |
| Light characteristic | unknown,likelyastandardpatternsuchasflashingwhitelightevery10seconds |
| Light range | unknown |