Lambert Point Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Lambert Point Lighthouse
The Lambert Point Light, a screwpile structure, was established around 1872 on the east side of the Elizabeth River entrance in Norfolk, Virginia. Its function was to assist vessels navigating the waterways leading into a port that was rapidly developing. However, the expansion of the port and the surrounding maritime activity led to the light's diminished utility. Within two decades of its operation, the changing landscape and new shipping lanes rendered the lighthouse obsolete. It was deactivated in 1892 and subsequently collapsed in 1911, leaving no trace of the original structure.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was important for early navigation into the Elizabeth River, supporting Norfolk City's maritime trade during a period of significant port expansion.
Tower & Structure
Structure: Lambert Point Lighthouse once stood vigil on the east side of the entrance to the Elizabeth River, nestled within Norfolk City. Established around 1872, its purpose was to guide vessels navigating the busy waterways leading into what would become a significant port. However, the very success of the port's development ultimately sealed the lighthouse's fate. As the surrounding area rapidly transformed into a bustling hub of maritime activity, the light's utility diminished. The landscape changed so dramatically with new structures and shipping lanes that the lighthouse, once a crucial aid to navigation, became obsolete. Consequently, it was deactivated in 1892, a mere two decades after its inception. Its physical presence lingered for a while longer, a silent testament to a bygone era of navigation, until it finally succumbed to time and collapsed in 1911. Today, no trace of the original structure remains, a stark reminder of how quickly coastal environments and their navigational needs can evolve.
Location
- City
- Norfolk
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Virginia
- Sea Region
- east side of the entrance to the Elizabeth River, Norfolk City, marking the entrance to a major port
- Latitude
- 36.8750°
- Longitude
- -76.3310°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1872
Significant events: deactivated in 1892, collapsed in 1911
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Norfolk(1.8 km)
- ARLHS No.
- USA-427
- Wikipedia
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- Wikidata
- Q6481286 →
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