Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:lighthouse
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by boat
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:U._S._Lighthouse_Service
gptkbp:automated gptkb:1973
gptkbp:body_shape cylindrical tower with balcony
gptkbp:characteristic Fl W 10s
gptkbp:color white with black stripes
gptkbp:color_scheme Flashing White every 10 seconds
gptkbp:community_events hosts events during summer months
gptkbp:community_involvement local historical societies
gptkbp:constructed_in 1885
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:Iron_Age
gptkbp:construction_method Victorian architecture
gptkbp:coordinates 38.7494° N, 75.0861° W
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of maritime heritage
gptkbp:current_use navigational aid
gptkbp:decommissioned no
gptkbp:design cylindrical
gptkbp:educational_programs yes
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal impact on local wildlife
gptkbp:famous_for its unique design
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Cape_Henlopen_State_Park
gptkbp:featured_in various documentaries
gptkbp:function gptkb:navigation
gptkbp:headlights screw-pile lighthouse
gptkbp:height 50 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance listed on National Register of Historic Places
gptkbp:historical_use guiding ships into Delaware Bay
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for 55 feet
55 feet above mean high water
gptkbp:is_visible_from 10 miles
gptkbp:lighting 1885
electric
gptkbp:local_legends associated with ghost stories.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Delaware_Bay
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance by Coast Guard
gptkbp:material cast iron
gptkbp:navigation_system yes
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:U._S._Coast_Guard
gptkbp:operational_status operational since 1885
gptkbp:owner gptkb:U._S._Coast_Guard
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:preservation_efforts well-preserved
gptkbp:previous_name Delaware Breakwater Light
gptkbp:range 15 nautical miles
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2000
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:structure Delaware Breakwater West End Lighthouse
gptkbp:surrounding_area Delaware Breakwater
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:water_management 50 feet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lewes,_Delaware
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7