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Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

Point of Shoals Light Station circa 1872

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In 2' of water on Point of Shoals, VA., NE'ly side of main channel of James River.

by boat

To Ferguson's Wharf, 1/4 mile

1/4 mile

By steamboat to Ferguson's wharf & thence by small boat.

Lantern on dwelling (screwpile)

1855

1871

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