Camden County Lightship Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Camden County Lightship Lighthouse
Constructed in 1904, this 2-masted steel lightship measures 35.3 meters in length and 8.7 meters in beam. It served the United States coast for decades, initially positioned off Cape May, New Jersey, before its primary assignment for forty years off Barnegat Inlet. Decommissioned in 1967, the vessel later transitioned through several ownerships and exhibition sites, including a period at Penn Landing in Philadelphia. Acquired by Rod Sadler in 1993 for restoration, it eventually came to rest at Pyne Poynt Marina in Camden, New Jersey. The ship's deteriorating condition led to its inclusion on Preservation New Jersey's Ten Most Endangered list in 2018.
Why it matters: As one of the few remaining lightships, it represents a significant historical link to maritime navigation before the widespread use of electronic systems.
Tower & Structure
- Material
- steel
Structure: A 2-masted steel lightship, 35.3 meters long with a beam of 8.7 meters.
Location
- City
- Camden
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Sea Region
- Served off the coast of New Jersey, first off Cape May and then for four decades off Barnegat Inlet. Currently located at Pyne Poynt Marina in Camden, New Jersey.
- Latitude
- 39.9574°
- Longitude
- -75.1125°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1904
- Heritage Status
- Preservation New Jersey Ten Most Endangered list 2018
Significant events: Decommissioned 1967, Donated to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Sold to Heritage Ship Guild 1970, Exhibited at Penn Landing 1970s-1980s, Bought by Rod Sadler 1993, Placed on Preservation New Jersey's Ten Most Endangered list 2018, Rod Sadler died March 2019, Town of Barnegat Light purchased ship's bell March 2020, Barnegat Lightship Foundation established 2021, Camden County Commission purchased Pyne Point Marina April 2023
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Philadelphia(2.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- USA-040
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