Erosion threatens Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse in Lewes
Aging structure needs immediate and critical care
Demonstrating the purpose of a beacon, the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse appears in the distant fog Aug. 2. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
The gaps around the collar of the lighthouse are apparent at this angle.
Dan Kelly (l-r) and Rick Ziegler listen to Bill Harris, the last light keeper of the Harbor of Refuge Light, talk about life at the lighthouse.
The American Flag stands straight out during a foggy morning tour of the lighthouse.
Stuart Griffin explains the boulders to his son, Max, while Sen. Tom Carper learns about erosion from Frosty McDaniel.
Frosty McDaniel, left, and Red Moulinier discuss the approach to the breakwater.
Incoming President of the foundation Rick Ziegler, left, talks with Sen. Tom Carper about the goals and needs of the foundation.
Bill Harris explains the various levels in the lighthouse.
Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; (l-r) Rick Ziegler; and Lewes Mayor Ted Becker talk with foundation President Red Moulinier on the deck of the Watch Room.
Sen. Tom Carper, right, talks with Stuart and Max Griffin. 
Bill Harris, member of DRBLHF and last lightkeeper at the Harbor of Refuge, was on hand to share what it was like to tend the lighthouse.
DRBLHF President Red Moulinier welcomes the group to the breakwater for the tour.
Engineers and government officials discuss the state of the lighthouse.
Sen. Tom Carper thanks Bill Harris for sharing historical knowledge of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse.
Bill Harris, right, talks with Sen. Tom Carper about his days at the Harbor of Refuge.August 19, 2019
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Demonstrating the purpose of a beacon, the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse appears in the distant fog Aug. 2. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
The gaps around the collar of the lighthouse are apparent at this angle.
Dan Kelly (l-r) and Rick Ziegler listen to Bill Harris, the last light keeper of the Harbor of Refuge Light, talk about life at the lighthouse.
The American Flag stands straight out during a foggy morning tour of the lighthouse.
Stuart Griffin explains the boulders to his son, Max, while Sen. Tom Carper learns about erosion from Frosty McDaniel.
Frosty McDaniel, left, and Red Moulinier discuss the approach to the breakwater.
Incoming President of the foundation Rick Ziegler, left, talks with Sen. Tom Carper about the goals and needs of the foundation.
Bill Harris explains the various levels in the lighthouse.
Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; (l-r) Rick Ziegler; and Lewes Mayor Ted Becker talk with foundation President Red Moulinier on the deck of the Watch Room.
Sen. Tom Carper, right, talks with Stuart and Max Griffin.
Bill Harris, member of DRBLHF and last lightkeeper at the Harbor of Refuge, was on hand to share what it was like to tend the lighthouse.
DRBLHF President Red Moulinier welcomes the group to the breakwater for the tour.
Engineers and government officials discuss the state of the lighthouse.
Sen. Tom Carper thanks Bill Harris for sharing historical knowledge of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse.
Bill Harris, right, talks with Sen. Tom Carper about his days at the Harbor of Refuge.
Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation offered a tour Aug. 2 to give the public a close-up view of the erosion and the crumbling base of the 93-year-old Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse.
Sen. Tom Carper, Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, and Lewes Mayor Ted Becker along with U.S Army Corps of Engineers representatives observed firsthand the effects of erosion and learned about the goals of the foundation.
The last keeper to work on the light, Bill Harris, shared his experience, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers explained the required repairs.
The Point at Cape Henlopen is growing. Shifts in the current are causing the sea floor to shift, and the boulders that support the lighthouse are falling away, Corps of Engineers operational manager Dan Kelly said.
The erosion is caused by the shrinking distance between the Point and the foot of the breakwater, causing a deepening of the water in the channel.
The changing sea floor causes the rocks to tumble. Foundation President Red Moulinier said the changes observed over the past eight years are dramatic.
To donate or book a tour go to delawarebaylights.org.
Demonstrating the purpose of a beacon, the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse appears in the distant fog Aug. 2. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
The gaps around the collar of the lighthouse are apparent at this angle.
Dan Kelly (l-r) and Rick Ziegler listen to Bill Harris, the last light keeper of the Harbor of Refuge Light, talk about life at the lighthouse.
The American Flag stands straight out during a foggy morning tour of the lighthouse.
Stuart Griffin explains the boulders to his son, Max, while Sen. Tom Carper learns about erosion from Frosty McDaniel.
Frosty McDaniel, left, and Red Moulinier discuss the approach to the breakwater.
Incoming President of the foundation Rick Ziegler, left, talks with Sen. Tom Carper about the goals and needs of the foundation.
Bill Harris explains the various levels in the lighthouse.
Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; (l-r) Rick Ziegler; and Lewes Mayor Ted Becker talk with foundation President Red Moulinier on the deck of the Watch Room.
Sen. Tom Carper, right, talks with Stuart and Max Griffin.
Bill Harris, member of DRBLHF and last lightkeeper at the Harbor of Refuge, was on hand to share what it was like to tend the lighthouse.
DRBLHF President Red Moulinier welcomes the group to the breakwater for the tour.
Engineers and government officials discuss the state of the lighthouse.
Sen. Tom Carper thanks Bill Harris for sharing historical knowledge of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse.
Bill Harris, right, talks with Sen. Tom Carper about his days at the Harbor of Refuge.Event Details :
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