The Sinking Lighthouse of Delaware

The Sinking Lighthouse of Delaware

11 miles off Delaware's shore lies a towering lighthouse, submerged since 1886, guiding sailors to the darkest depth of Delaware Bay, known as the Fourteen Foot Bank.

The Fourteen Foot Bank Light, submerged since 1885-1886, is hidden 11 miles from land. At 23 feet below the sea floor, this lighthouse is unseen from land's gaze. Over the years, it's sinking, approximately 3 feet since 1886, a slow, steady descent. Named after it, the Fourteen Foot Bank marks Delaware Bay's deepest point.

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Written by Leroy

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