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Clay Island, Maryland, USA
Designated Waterway: Wicomico River
The Clay Island Light no longer exists. It was located on Clay Island in the Wicomico River at the confluence of Nanticoke River, Fishing Bay, and Tangier Sound.
Clay Island Lighthouse was was located at the entrance to the Wicomico River on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay at the confluence of Nanticoke River, Fishing Bay, and Tangier Sound.
It was a small 1-½ story building with the tower on the roof.
This light was constructed in 1832 by John Donahoo. At some point it was upgraded with a sixth order Fresnel lens.
Sharkfin Shoal Light replaced this lighthouse in 1892 and the building collapsed two years later. No trace of the lighthouse remains.
| Location Type |
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Construction Type |
Stone-Masonry |
| Original Optics |
Sixth order Fresnel lens |
| Current Optics |
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| Year Built |
1832 |
| Builder: |
John Donahoo |
| Operational: |
No |
| Date Deactivited: |
1892 |
| Automated: |
No |
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Markings: |
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| Shape: |
house with lantern on roof |
| Height: |
36 feet |
| Focal
Plane Height: |
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| Range: |
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| Sound
Signal Building: |
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| Sound
Device: |
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| Existing
Keepers Quarters: |
Destroyed |
| Current
Use: |
No Longer Exists |
| Current
Owner/Manager: |
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| Open to
the Public: |
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| Web
Site: |
Clay Island Light |
National Register Status:
Miscellaneous
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