LV-118 is one of the 17 remaining lightships out of 179 that served to protect ships for over a century. It was stationed off the coast of Long Island, Boston Harbor and Martha's Vineyard. In 1973, it retired to Lewes, Delaware, the first town in the first state.Use our Lewes online holiday planner to visit Lightship Overfalls on your trip to Lewes, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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We did not have time for a tour because we had a Ferry Reservation. However, you can enjoy the experience of seeing a Lightship by visiting the area. Beautifully maintained from the outside. It is.... more
We did not have time for a tour because we had a Ferry Reservation. However, you can enjoy the experience of seeing a Lightship by visiting the area. Beautifully maintained from the outside. It is.... more »
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My 11 year old son and I loved our visit to this ship today. The ship has been beautifully restored, and the volunteer tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. My son loves ships, so he was fascinated.... more
My 11 year old son and I loved our visit to this ship today. The ship has been beautifully restored, and the volunteer tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. My son loves ships, so he was fascinated.... more »
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Very interesting 45 minute tour of the ship. Bill was a very good tour guide, knows his stuff about the ship. Good for kids we had 3 and it kept them interested.
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Wonderful tour and little shop. Our family enjoyed this very much.
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