- Lightship deployed in 1930 marking the entrance to Chesapeake Bay<p>- Replaced in 1965 by the Chesapeake Light Tower<p>-- One of six “Texas Towers” along the East Coast, built in 1965; the only one still in service<p>-- Initially staffed full time; automated in 1980<p>-- ~13 mi (22 km) from VA shore<p>-- Water depth ~ 45 ft (13.7 m)