Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse

The Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse is situated on Joe Flogger Shoal in the Delaware Bay, approximately 11 miles offshore from Bowers Beach, Kent County, Delaware, United States.

History

Built between 1885 and 1886, this lighthouse was a groundbreaking structure that employed innovative techniques for its time. It was designed by H.A. Ramsay and Son of Baltimore, with engineers Anderson and Barr, and contractor D.P. Heap handling the construction details.
The wooden caisson structure, excavated to a depth of 23 feet below the seabed, was then filled with 2,000 cubic yards of concrete. A cast-iron base was erected on the caisson as it sank, providing a foundation for the lighthouse's house-like structure.

Architecture

The Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse features a wooden caisson structure, which is an unusual design choice for a lighthouse. The building's height and focal length are not explicitly stated in the available data; however, its unique construction method sets it apart from other lighthouses of its era.

Light Characteristics

Unfortunately, no information regarding the light characteristics (pattern, range) of this lighthouse is provided in the available data.

Current Status

The Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Its current status as an active aid to navigation or a museum is not specified in the available data.

Heritage Status

As part of its listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the lighthouse has been recognized for its historical significance and architectural importance.