- Lightship deployed in 1930 marking the entrance to Chesapeake Bay

- Replaced in 1965 by the Chesapeake Light Tower

-- One of six “Texas Towers” along the East Coast, built in 1965; the only one still in service

-- Initially staffed full time; automated in 1980

-- ~13 mi (22 km) from VA shore

-- Water depth ~ 45 ft (13.7 m)