Pooles Island Light

The Pooles Island Light was constructed on Pooles Island in the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, as part of the United States Lighthouse Establishment's efforts to improve maritime safety.

History

• The lighthouse was built to serve as a navigational aid for vessels navigating the bay.
• Unfortunately, the architect of the Pooles Island Light is not documented in available sources.
• Access to the island is prohibited due to unexploded ordnance.

Architecture and Construction

The tower height of the Pooles Island Light is 35 feet (10.6 meters). The focal height, which is the distance from the base of the optic to the center of the lens, is 30 feet (9.1 meters).

• The light source is reportedly a Fresnel lens.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Architect and Construction Materials

The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Current Status

The Pooles Island Light is currently an inactive aid to navigation. It has been automated, but its status as a navigational aid is no longer active.

Location and Accessibility

Pooles Island Light is located at Rickett Point Road on Pooles Island in the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland.

Heritage Status

• The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark.
• The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles Island was used for bombing practice from 1918 through the 1960s as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the island's history is closely tied to this period in American military history.

Notable Historical Events

• The Pooles Island Light has a notable connection to the death of Capt. Elijah Williams, one of two watermen who were lost in a storm in 1855.
• His body washed ashore on the island, and he was buried by the lighthouse keeper.

Architect and Construction Materials

The architect is not documented in available sources. The lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time period, including stone and wood.

Light Characteristics

The Pooles Island Light emits a fixed white light with a characteristic pattern and range.

• However, specific details regarding its beam characteristics are not available.

Heritage Status

The Pooles Island Light has been recognized as a notable historical landmark. The surrounding area of Pooles