“Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Bay Icon” by David Gendell.
Published October 2020 by Arcadia Publishing / The History Press

"...an informative and enjoyable book that weaves an entertaining story about the lighthouse..." - Henry Gonzalez, Vice President, U.S. Lighthouse Society
"... meticulously researched, thoroughly detailed, and well written..."- Bill Wagner, Capital Gazette Newspapers, Annapolis
"...absolutely fabulous... It makes the lighthouse come alive."- John Potvin, Manager, Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
"Once you start reading 'Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse' you won't put it down." - Gary Jobson, America's Cup Winner, Author, Television Producer and Host

About The Book:

For centuries, the hard-packed shoal at Thomas Point menaced Chesapeake Bay mariners. Even after two separate stone towers were built on the shoreline, sailors continued to request a light at the end of the mile-long shoal. When a new lighthouse was finally approved in 1873, experts deemed its novel design too fragile for the location--it was built anyway. Long overdue and of an inappropriate design, the iconic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse was lit in November 1875 and continues to serve mariners. Thomas Point is the last Chesapeake Bay screwpile-style lighthouse in its original location and one of only twelve American lighthouses designated as a National Historic Landmark. Join Annapolis sailor David Gendell as he explores Thomas Point.