Sharps Island

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Sharps Island, described and mapped by John Smith in 1608, has since disappeared, although it was shown on maps and charts as recently as the beginning of the 20th century. Submerged and eroded Sharps Island. formerly at the mouth of the Choptank estuary, is recalled only by a prominent lighthouse erected in 1882 and is now covered by 3- to 4-meter water depths.

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Coordinates:   38°37'16"N   76°22'5"W
This article was last modified 13 years ago