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Lighthouses of the Chesapeake region

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Point Lookout Lighthouse from the Chesapeake Bay view. The CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Cove Point Lighthouse now is available to rent for holidays and vacations. The Coast Guard automated the light.

Hooper Strait screwpile light in background. - Two-Sail Bateau E. C. COLLIER, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mills Street, Saint Michaels, Talbot County, MD — Hooper Strait screw-pile light in the background. – Two-Sail Bateau E. C. COLLIER, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Mills Street, Saint Michaels, Talbot County, MD

The Chesapeake Lightship was on duty for decades at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. It now is on display at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo — The Chesapeake Lightship was on duty for decades at the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. It is now on display at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

The lightship Chesapeake leaves its duty station off of Cape Henry, Va. as its replacement, the tower rig takes its place. Coast Guard photo — The lightship Chesapeake leaves its duty station off of Cape Henry, Va., as its replacement, the tower rig takes its place. Coast Guard photo

Baltimore Lighthouse, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, showing installation of atomic generator, 1964 — Baltimore Lighthouse, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, showing the installation of an atomic generator, 1964

Point No Point Lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay was recently offered for auction and bidder wisely avoided the cost of upkeep and let the government keep it. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo — Point No Point Lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay was recently offered for auction, and the bidder wisely avoided the cost of upkeep and let the government keep it. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Last light of day over St. Clement's Island lighthouse. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo — Last light of day over St. Clement’s Island lighthouse. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Cedar Point Lighthouse Patuxent River

Cedar Point Lighthouse prior to its destruction.

Piney Point Lighthouse. Built circa 1835 and known as a vacation spot of Presidents. This lighthouse was turned over from the Coast Guard to St. Mary's County which operates it as a public park. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo — Piney Point Lighthouse. Built circa 1835 and known as a vacation spot for Presidents. This lighthouse was turned over from the Coast Guard to St. Mary’s County, which operates it as a public park. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Lighthouse on the Bay.

The St. Clements Island is accessible only by either swimming a couple of miles from land or taking the water taxi from the Colton's Point Potomac River Museum. Private boats are welcome. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo — The St. Clements Island is accessible only by either swimming a couple of miles from land or taking the water taxi from the Colton’s Point Potomac River Museum. Private boats are welcome. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo — St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, is now home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park, and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

The iconic lighthouse of the Chesapeake Bay was moved and preserved at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum at St. Michaels. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo — The iconic Hooper Straights lighthouse of the Chesapeake Bay was moved and preserved at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum at St. Michaels. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

The rebuilt lighthouse on St. Clement's Island marks the island near the main shipping channel of the Potomac River, south of Washington, D.C. Water taxis operate certain hours from the Potomac River Museum for picnickers and bathers. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo — The rebuilt lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island marks the island near the main shipping channel of the Potomac River, south of Washington, D.C. Water taxis operate certain hours from the Potomac River Museum for picnickers and bathers. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Drum Point Lighthouse formerly stood at Drum Point on the Patuxent River and was moved to the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomon's Island. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo — Drum Point Lighthouse formerly stood at Drum Point on the Patuxent River and was moved to the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomon’s Island. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Cobb Bar Lighthouse stood at the entrance to the Wicomico River off of the Potomac until 1938 when the old Dutchman who was the keeper and reportedly drunk, failed to shut the door on his stove and embers blew out and set the lighthouse ablaze. It was replaced with an unmanned structure. This account was related by the late Mrs. Alice Quade of the nearby Quade's store at Bushwood Wharf, who said she witnessed the fire. — Cobb Bar Lighthouse stood at the entrance to the Wicomico River off of the Potomac until 1938 when the old Dutchman who was the keeper and reportedly drunk, failed to shut the door on his stove, and embers blew out and set the lighthouse ablaze. It was replaced with an unmanned structure. This account was related by the late Mrs. Alice Quade of the nearby Quade’s store at Bushwood Wharf, who said she witnessed the fire.

Craighill's channel range or leading lights, Chesapeake Bay--The high light 1873 — Craighill’s channel range or leading lights, Chesapeake Bay–The high light 1873

Available in eBook, paperback - two editions, one in full color and the second with B & W photos and also in Audible. — Available in eBook, paperback – two editions, one in full color and the second with B & W photos and also in Audible.

Lighthouses - St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Lighthouses - St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Lighthouses - St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
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Lighthouses - St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Lighthouses - St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Lighthouses - St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Linda's Cafe new location now open
WHISTLE BLOWERS WANTED
Capt. Larry Jarboe shares his secrets
Baked goods, jams, honey, jelly, potato and onion sets
Click to website for Special Offers

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The existing bridge was opened for traffic in 1940 and soldiers guarded the supports and the bridge from possible saboteurs during WWII. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
The Rt. 301 Governor Harry Nice Bridge is 135 feet tall to accommodate large ship traffic to ports in Alexandria and Washington and the U. S. Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.
Rt. 301 crosses the Potomac River by the Gov. Harry W. Nice Bridge. The bridge opened in 1941 and had guards posted against German saboteurs during WWII.
Approach of new Gov. Harry Nice Bridge with old bridge still standing
New and Old Rt. 301 Gov HARRY NICE BRIDGE. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photos
The downward slope of the Gov. Harry Nice Bridge towards the Commonwealth of Virginia in the distance. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Approach to the Gov. Harry Nice Rt. 301 Bridge with the Newburg Power plant at left on the Potomac River. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
The old bridge opened in 1940 and is in the process of being destructed and used to build fish reef. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Lighthouses - St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Lighthouses - St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Lighthouses - St. Clements Island, also known through the years as Blackistone Island, now is home to a rebuilt lighthouse. The original was abandoned as a lighthouse and then vandalized prior to being demolished by the Navy as target practice. The island is now a park and the lighthouse is open several times a year for visitors. A beach and pier greet visitors every day. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Linda's Cafe new location now open
WHISTLE BLOWERS WANTED
Capt. Larry Jarboe shares his secrets
Baked goods, jams, honey, jelly, potato and onion sets
Click to website for Special Offers

Buzz's Marina says that Ken, Jen, Pete and Jen got these beautiful blues out on the Dream Maker with Capt. Mike on July 16, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured the huge cobia of Kyle Johnson on July 15, 2017
Buzz's Marina notes that Kyle Johnson of Rock Solid Charters was not playing around that morning, the biggest of the two cobias was 55 inches. July 12, 2017
Buzz's Marina and Jeremy's catch on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina and Joshua's big fish on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina displays the great catch of the day of Travis
Buzz's Marina asks for anyone to identify the species of of ray in this photo caught in the Honga on a flyrod. July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina displays the proud catch of Teagan and Randy on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured Susan and Dave's catch on July 10, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured the Charlie Steward Crab Boil on July 8, 2017
Buzz's Marina featured the huge cobia of Kyle Johnson on July 15, 2017
Buzz's Marina heavy blues on July 19, 2017
Buzz's Marina noted that Laurie and Danny were taking advantage of the beach on the Fourth of July.