About The Lightship Overfalls

Mission: The Lightship Overfalls, more properly known as the LV-118, was the last lightship built under the U.S. Lighthouse Service. Thanks to thousands of hours put in by countless volunteers, the vessel is fully restored and is open to the public on the Lewes waterfront. Your contribution may be used to support these exciting activities happening at the Overfalls: • Lewes Maritime Day and Overfalls Opening Ceremony • Why Knot (a youth event) • Capture the Overfalls (a youth event) • Numerous events offering fun for the whole family • Generation of new exhibits to showcase in our New Museum Building • Float the Boat focused on the long-term ongoing maintenance of the ship Your support enables the Overfalls Foundation to further our mission to preserve, teach, and honor the history of United States lightships and their sailors as well as the maritime history of our community. Besides operating and maintaining the Lightship Overfalls (Delaware’s only maritime National Historic Landmark) and the Monomoy (a historic Coast Guard cutter and training lifeboat), the Overfalls Foundation is home to the Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame.