British Naval Blockade and Cape Henry Lighthouse

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During the War of 1812, a British naval blockade along much of the U.S. East Coast disrupted foreign trade and interfered with commerce. On 4 Feb. 1813, the blockade was extended to the Chesapeake Bay. At that time, the light at the Cape Henry Lighthouse

Local time (America/New_York).

36.92585, -76.00764

Elevation 6 m (modelled from terrain)

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