Chesapeake Bay, TPLH

[Ron20324]

MD, Chesapeake Bay, Thomas Point Light sound signal to be discontinued

• Date Reported: Jun 16, 2015
• Reporter: Ted Stehle
• Source: CG 5th District LNM 05242015
• Description: On or about July 20, 2015 the Coast Guard will discontinue the sound signal on Thomas Point Shoal Light (LLNR 7760).
• Location: Other
• Lat / Lon: N 38° 53.863' / W 076° 26.109'

 

[Gunni]

Thanks Ron. Back in the day (pre-GPS navigation), that horn was how we found our way around Thomas Point in the fog. BTW, noticed a crew of lighthouse volunteers there last week - painting the roof and putting the spit shine on her. Good work volunteers!

 

[Ukeluthier]

I'll miss that horn, for sentimental reasons if nothing else. Been listening to it for 40+ years.

Glad to hear the old screwpile has been spruced up; was looking a bit shabby.

 

[Ron20324]

Glad to hear the old screwpile has been spruced up; was looking a bit shabby.

It's tourist season, of course.