Christiana Light
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The Christiana Light was a historic lighthouse located on the Christina River in Delaware. It was deactivated when new range lights came into service and was demolished in 1939.
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Location | north shore of Christina River |
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Coordinates | 39°43′18″N 75°31′15″W |
Tower | |
Construction | brick |
Shape | octagonal tower house on roof |
Light | |
First lit | 1835 |
Deactivated | 1909 |
Focal height | 44 feet (13 m)[1] |
Lens | originally reflectors/lamps;[2] converted to fourth order Fresnel Lens[1] |
Characteristic | F G ![]() |
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