Name and Location

The Sandy Point Shoal Light is an abandoned lighthouse situated on the shores of Chesapeake Bay in Skidmore, MD, USA. Its GPS coordinates are 39.0159028° N latitude and -76.3845882° W longitude.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1888 during the Late 19th Century era. Unfortunately, there is no information available on significant historical events related to this lighthouse.

Architecture and Materials

The Sandy Point Shoal Light has a red cylindrical tower with a white roof, built on a brown foundation. The building materials used are not specified in available records.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse previously emitted a Fl(3)W.15s light characteristic, indicating a flashing white light with a range of 15 seconds. However, it is no longer in use for navigation purposes.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is an abandoned site and not open to visitors. Visitors can explore the surrounding area and enjoy scenic views of Chesapeake Bay.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, a significant estuary in the United States. The surrounding landscape consists of coastal areas with maritime forests, wetlands, and waterways.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no documented local folklore or unique anecdotes associated with the Sandy Point Shoal Light.

Technical and Operational Details

The exact height of the lighthouse is unknown. Its focal height above mean sea level is recorded as 49 feet (14.9 meters).

Further Information

For further reading, refer to the Wikipedia article on Sandy Point Shoal Light at en:Sandy Point Shoal Light.