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Summer 2000 |
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A Variety of Activities |
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Thomas Point Shoals Lighthouse |
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Perhaps the most photographed lighthouse in The Chesapeake Bay, The Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse is the last screwpile structure left on its original site in the bay. It went into service on November 27, 1875, to replace a light on the shore at Thomas Point at the entrance to the South River. The Lighthouse Board thought that a light on the shoal would better serve the shipping traffic in the bay. A screwpile with a hexagonal 1-1/2-story building perched on the spidery legs, the light's lantern rises out of the center of the building. During its early years floating ice tipped over the fourth-order lens in the lantern. In time heavy riprap was placed around the lighthouse to fend off the ice. With its red roof and white sides this picturesque lighthouse is a fine example of its type. The light and fog signal, both now automated, are still active. See http://www.cheslights.org/heritage/thomaspt.htm |
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Christina brought a lovely addition to this wonderful planet. Hello Ricky!! |
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Leilani, Brian, Jerry, Joyce and Pat (camera) looking at pictures in the kitchen. Leilani and Joyce vistited from Iowa, Pat from Connecticut. |
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