How dangerous were the Fenwick Shoals to mariners and ships a century ago?
The Fenwick Shoals, located off the coast of Fenwick Island, Delaware, have historically been a dangerous area for mariners and ships. The shallow waters and shifting sands of the shoals have posed a significant navigational hazard for vessels traveling along the coast.
Many ships were known to have run aground on the Fenwick Shoals, causing significant damage and loss of life. As a result, the United States government decided to build a lighthouse on the shoals to help guide ships safely through the area. The Fenwick Island Lighthouse was completed in 1858 and has been in operation ever since, helping to reduce the number of shipwrecks and improve navigational safety in the region.
Fenwick’s Island Lighthouse Architectural Drawing
Today, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse continues to serve as an important navigational aid for mariners traveling along the coast. While modern navigation technology has greatly reduced the dangers posed by the Fenwick Shoals, the lighthouse remains a symbol of the challenges faced by sailors and ships in the past, and a testament to the ingenuity and determination of those who sought to improve safety at sea.
Imagine the result if Vincent Van Gogh had done a painting of the Fenwick Light.
The iconic starry night scene, painted in 1889 by Vincent Van Gogh, has become an international symbol of beauty and creativity. Through the use of special filtering techniques via Artificial Intelligence (AI), that Van Gogh “style” has been incorporated into this photograph of the Lighthouse at Fenwicks Island (as it was originally labeled) in Fenwick Island, Delaware.
Starry Night at the Fenwick island Lighthouse
The lighthouse, located near Fenwick Island, Delaware, stands tall against the backdrop of a deep night sky full of stars. Filtering with a set of vibrant colors and serene brush strokes enabled this nighttime setting to be reminiscent to the famous Starry Night painting. The original Starry Night was able to capture both grandness and calmness in a breathtaking painting that continues to awe viewers today – we hope this “AI” implementation does not tarnish the work of the Master, Van Gogh.
The Fenwick Island Lighthouse has long been a beacon of hope for sailors and travelers off the Delaware coast. It is not every day that a masterpiece painting such as Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” lends its concept to a composite image of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse – blending with the composite image below. You might say, a composite of a composite.
“Night Light” – the Fenwick Island Light – this is the image to which the “Starry Night” effect was applied.
The Fenwick Island Lighthouse is truly a sight to behold. It’s no wonder it has been widely celebrated since its original “lighting” – standing before starry nights in 1859 – only 30 years before the Master Painter created his Starry Night.
Can you have your own Starry Night at the Fenwick Light?
Yes, of course. Both of the above images are offered as wall art and on a variety of home decor items. To see more, or to browse and shop either click on one of the images above or a link below.
Fenwick Island Lighthouse greeting card, 5″x7″ suitable for framing, $4.95 for a single, or $2.45 per card in a 10-pack.
Here is one of many items available. This greeting card is less expensive than many in local stores and you can customize the message area inside. Click HERE or click the card picture for more information and to order. Cards are $4.95 as a single or $2.45 per cards in a 10-pack, or $1.75 in a 25-pack.
