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Pooles Island Light

7P6C+VV Tolchester, MD, USA

Name and Location

Pooles Island Light
Located at 7P6C+VV Tolchester, MD, USA, approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Lewes, Delaware.

2. Construction and History

The Pooles Island Light was constructed in unknown during the unknown. Designed in the unknown style, the tower is built from unknown, including unknown.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's design was influenced by its coastal location and the need to provide a reliable navigational aid for mariners.

4. Light and Navigation

The Pooles Island Light features a unknown light display, emitting a beacon of unknown feet (meters) to guide vessels safely through the Delaware Bay and its surrounding waters.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Pooles Island Light through guided tours or self-guided visits. The site offers unknown.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From the lighthouse's vantage point, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Delaware Bay and the surrounding landscape. The area is characterized by marshes, wetlands, and sandy beaches, providing a tranquil atmosphere for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

According to local folklore, the Pooles Island Light has been involved in several notable shipwrecks and maritime incidents throughout its history. Visitors can learn more about these events through guided tours or self-guided research.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was originally operated manually by a lighthouse keeper until it was automated in unknown. Although still standing, the light no longer serves as an active aid to navigation.

9. Further Information

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized for its cultural and architectural significance. The lighthouse is listed as unknown. Relevant nautical chart references include unknown.

Details

NamePooles Island Light
City
CountryUsa
Coordinates39.2622268, -76.2778517
Eventsnotable shipwrecks and maritime incidents
Storieslocal folklore
Construction materialbrick, stone
Access descriptionguided tours, self-guided visits
Accessibletrue
Landscape typemarshes, wetlands, sandy beaches
View descriptionpanoramic view of the Delaware Bay and surrounding landscape
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiesparking, restrooms
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range0.5
Automatedtrue