Old Point Comfort Lighthouse Virginia by Harbour Lights

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Photo (C) Rod Watson
Old Point Comfort
© Rod Watson

Old Point Comfort, Virginia

Harbour Lights Limited Edition #244

Built on the grounds of Fort George in 1802, battles thundered nearby as the Lightkeepers endeavored to keep the sentinel lighted. During the War of 1812, British troops sailed into Chesapeake Bay and stormed Fort George. Despite having the lighthouse to act as a watchtower, the British lost an important battle. The 54-foot tower, the second oldest on Chesapeake Bay, stood within view during the battle of the Monitor and Merrimack.

Fort Monroe now stands on the site of old Fort George and remains an active military post. The lighthouse is in the middle of officers' row and the keepers quarters now serve as Army housing. A fourth order Fresnel lens still guides mariners into the harbor.

HL#	Name	MSRP	Introduced First Shipped	Retired Last Shipped	Edition
244	Old Point Comfort VA	$82	1/2000 4/5/2000		8,000

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