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New Cape Henry Lighthouse

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Completed in 1881, the New Cape Henry Lighthouse stands as the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in Virginia, guiding ships through the entrance to Hampton Roads harbor with its distinctive white tower and Fresnel lens.

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When was the New Cape Henry Lighthouse built?

The New Cape Henry Lighthouse was erected in 1881 near the original Cape Henry Lighthouse in Virginia Beach. It replaced the 1792 tower for navigation at the entrance to Hampton Roads.

How is the New Cape Henry Lighthouse different from the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse?

The original Cape Henry Lighthouse was completed in 1792, while the newer tower was built nearby in 1881. The older tower is a historic masonry structure, whereas the New Cape Henry tower is the taller later navigation tower.

What does the New Cape Henry Lighthouse guide ships toward?

It marks the entrance to Hampton Roads, the important harbor connected with the Chesapeake Bay. Its location helps vessels approaching the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Bay area identify the coast.

Does the New Cape Henry Lighthouse still have a Fresnel lens?

The Cape Henry lighthouse complex is known for its historic Fresnel lens, and the newer tower is associated with the first-order lens used for navigation. The site is at Fort Story in Virginia Beach.

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