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    A new way to contribute to the Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation - buy a can of paint.
Donors at the $100 level will be listed on a plaque inside the lighthouse.



2017 LIGHTHOUSE SUNSET CRUISES
Time for some beautiful sunset cruises again.
Time for an evening of enjoyment and sightseeing.
Saturday July 22 at 6:30 PM (Rain date July 23)
Saturday September 9 at 5:30 PM (Rain date September 10)

 Check-in required 15 minutes before departure.
Meet at Anglers Fishing Center
213 Anglers Road
Anglers Marina, Lewes, DE
(Go to the end of Anglers Road, approximately 100 yards past Irish Eyes Restaurant in Lewes)
To reserve your space, book at least one week prior to cruise date.
Call: Red Moulinier
Home: (302) 226-3866 or Cell phone: (302) 542-4432
We will cruise up the canal, out to both Breakwater Light and Harbor of Refuge Light.
On many of the cruises we have seen lots of dolphins so bring your cameras.
This is a BYOB and snacks event. The cost for the cruise is $35.00 per person.



Registration Form/Payment must be received in advance of the cruise. (Form Here)



      Our six year wait is over - the dock at Harbor of Refuge Light was completed 17 Nov 2016

      The Board of Directors have many to thank:

      Joan Larrivee of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs for her assistance in the administration of Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Assistance Grant for Historic Properties, US Department of the Interior, which was key to the funding of the dock replacement.

      Thanks to Luke Browning and the crew of Marine Technologies Incorporated for the great job they did in a very challenging environment.

      Our thanks also to Laura Burgess and Mat Dow of Keast & Hood Structural Engineers for the vital role they've played throughout the project.

      Most of all we'd like to thank all of our supporters - you helped make this possible!

      Winter is usually a quiet time for the foundation, but we will be busy making plans for restoration and maintenance that is now possible because of the new dock. Watch for Sunset Cruise information after the first of the New Year.

      We'll keep you updated on our activities and events through email, our Facebook page and this web site.

      Thanks to Luke Browning of MTI and Red Moulinier for providing the photos:


Structural Steel being placed
       
20 Ton Side panel being placed



Aerial view of Steel structure
        
MTI Crew securing the side panel to the structural steel



Prefab Concrete in place on the front and sides
       
Welding



Crew and additional steel being placed
       
Prep for additional concrete of top of structure



Aerial view of the new dock. The two rectangular cutouts are covered with grates, and will allow storm water through, to reduce stress on the dock structure.


Front view of the dock, showing the bumpers and ladder


Side view of the dock


New steps leading from the breakwater to the collar (handrails to be added). No more step ladders needed to get up to the caisson level!


Mat Daw and Laura Burgess conducting the Lighthouse Structural Assessment
       
We finally have a new dock at Harbor of Refuge. Next steps will be cleaning up and restoration of the Harbor of Refuge. No doubt it needs a paint job! Let us know if you'd like to help.




Donate to the dock fund.


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