French British Naval Engagement Off the Virginia Capes
historic site
A stone relief map of the naval battle between Great Britain and France on September 5. 1781.
- Material
- stone
- Inscription
- I wish it was in my power to express to Congress how much I feel myself indebted to the Count of deGrasse and his fleet…" G. Washington Oct 19, 1781
The recorded facing catches the sunset.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:09 | 18:42 | 19:16 |
| June solstice | 05:46 | 19:49 | 20:27 |
| September equinox | 06:53 | 18:28 | 19:03 |
| December solstice | 07:14 | 16:11 | 16:52 |
Local time (America/New_York).
36.92825, -76.00903
Elevation 7 m (modelled from terrain)