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Delaware Bay / East of Egg Island Point / Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse (1)
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Delaware Bay / East of Egg Island Point / Elbow of Cross Ledge Lighthouse (1)
Ruined in 1953 after it was struck by the ore-carrier Steel Apprentice of the Isthmian Line in dense fog.
Picture USCG.
Keywords: Delaware Bay;New Jersey;United States;Offshore;Historic

Ruined in 1953 after it was struck by the ore-carrier Steel Apprentice of the Isthmian Line in dense fog.
Picture USCG.

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Album name:Hans de Graaf / Mid Atlantic coast of US
Current status (active, not active, museum etc):Demolished, new light constructed and still active
Focal plane elevation above sea level, m:Built in 1910, demolished 1953
Coordinates (in any format):39 10.9334 N 75 16.1055 W
Displayed:217 times
Date added:May 30, 2013
Keywords:Delaware Bay / New Jersey / United States / Offshore / Historic
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