Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse
Active Navigation Aid
Mid-bay lighthouse named for colonial fisherman. Guides ships through Delaware Bay.
59
Feet Tall
1913
Year Built
No
Public Access
About Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse
Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse marks a dangerous mid-bay shoal in Delaware Bay. Named for a colonial-era fisherman, this offshore lighthouse continues to guide ships through the bay.
History
Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse was built in 1913 to mark a dangerous shoal in the middle of Delaware Bay. The shoal is named for Nehemiah Maull, a colonial-era fisherman whose boat was frequently seen near the shoal.
The lighthouse sits on a concrete caisson and remains an active aid to navigation.
Notable Facts
- •Named for colonial fisherman Nehemiah Maull
- •Marks mid-bay shoal in Delaware Bay
- •Still active Coast Guard navigation aid
- •Visible from Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Visiting Tips
Best viewed from Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Mid-bay location requires good binoculars
Not accessible to public
Photos of Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse
Technical Details
- Style
- Caisson style
- Material
- cast iron on concrete caisson
- Light
- Flashing white every 6 seconds
- Region
- Delaware Bay
- County
- cape-may