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Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse

Active Navigation Aid

Mid-bay lighthouse named for colonial fisherman. Guides ships through Delaware Bay.

59

Feet Tall

1913

Year Built

No

Public Access

About Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse

Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse marks a dangerous mid-bay shoal in Delaware Bay. Named for a colonial-era fisherman, this offshore lighthouse continues to guide ships through the bay.

History

Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse was built in 1913 to mark a dangerous shoal in the middle of Delaware Bay. The shoal is named for Nehemiah Maull, a colonial-era fisherman whose boat was frequently seen near the shoal.

The lighthouse sits on a concrete caisson and remains an active aid to navigation.

Notable Facts

  • β€’Named for colonial fisherman Nehemiah Maull
  • β€’Marks mid-bay shoal in Delaware Bay
  • β€’Still active Coast Guard navigation aid
  • β€’Visible from Cape May-Lewes Ferry

Visiting Tips

Best viewed from Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Mid-bay location requires good binoculars
Not accessible to public

Technical Details

Style
Caisson style
Material
cast iron on concrete caisson
Light
Flashing white every 6 seconds
Region
Delaware Bay
County
cape-may

Location

Delaware Bay (offshore)

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