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The lightship Overfalls (LV118/WAL539), built in 1938, has been on the Lewes-Rehoboth canal in Lewes, DE since 1973. She is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the past seven years, Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation volunteers have dedicated over 10,000 hours of manual labor in completely restoring the entire ship, both inside and out, with the exception of the deteriorating hull below the water line. The hull cannot be accessed until the Overfalls can be removed from the water.

Removing the lightship to repair the badly corroded hull is the next necessary step in the preservation process.   It will take major financial assistance to finish the work and to ensure the survival of the Overfalls. You can become a vital part of saving this historic ship for future generations through our ongoing Capital Campaign initiative.    We hope you’ll enjoy our website, visit the Overfalls, and consider joining us as an active member.  

                               Bob Humes, President

Bob Humes, OMMF President
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News from the Overfalls!
LV118 Sailor Visits OF 5/5/2008
Dirty Hands at Habitat 2/23/2008
FOOD LION Helps Us 1/10/2008
OF Hull Repair Update 1/7/2008
More News »

Upcoming Events!
Free First State Tours 5/17/2008
OF 9th Opening Party 5/23/2008
More Events »

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           Capital Campaign -        
A great way for you to help
save the Overfalls from the
sad fate of some Lightships!

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Our Summer Season is over.
For Off-Season or Group Tours call:

Dave Bernheisel (302) 645-7377
OR
Barry Simmerman  (302) 645-4733
OR
George Elliott (302) 645-5071

OR e-mail Dave Bernheisel or
Madeline Lewis, our webmaster.

Admission:
Adults:
$2.00
Children Under 12: $1.00
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