Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay
Thomas Point Shoal Located just north of the mouth of the south river south of Annapolis It is probably the most recognized lighthouse in the chesapeake bay It is the only screw pile type light on the bay in it s original position and is the 3rd light used to mark the shoal Thomas Point was commissioned in November 1875 Heavy rip rap has been placed around the light to fend off ice The lighthouse was manned until 1986 and was the lighthouse on the bay to be fully automated It has a bright red roof white sides It is so well maintained and in such perfect condition like it is waiting for its keeper to return
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Photo credit: © Michael Ventura / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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