Ship John Shoal Lighthouse
Limited Edition Lithograph
Delaware Bay, NJ
Image size - 9 1/2" x 13 1/8"
Unframed - $30, Framed & matted - $95
Ship John Shoal Lighthouse
Ship John Lighthouse is located near the mouth of the Cohansey River at the northern end of the Delaware Bay. It was named after the ship, "Ship John", which was grounded on the shoal in 1797. All 60 passengers were rescued, but the ship eventually sank. In 1877 a permanent lighthouse was built. This "Victorian" style cottage, with quaint paned windows and a copper roof, was placed atop a steel caisson foundation. It became fully automated in 1973 and is still a valuable aid to navigation.
Today, with the return of the Striped Bass, this lighthouse with its rock foundation, is a favorite among fisherman.