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Delaware Breakwater Light Lewes, Delaware This cassion-style lighthouse, along with its sister light, the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse, marks the National Harbor of Refuge at Cape Henlopen, Delaware. This harbor was constructed by the government to offer a place for vessels to flee the fierce Atlantic storms. The tower is 49 feet tall and is encased in iron plates. It is outfitted
with an airport style beacon. The tower was completed in 1926. It can be seen
from the shores of Cape Henlopen State Park. |