Improvements to the harbor rendered it obsolete, and it was deactivated in the early 20th century.

[1] This light, which was first lit in 1839, consisted of the typical brick tower and attached dwelling of the period.

[2] In 1857, the original lamp and reflector arrangement was upgraded to a fifth order Fresnel lens; however, by this date erosion threatened the structure, and a house was built further back in 1860.

In 1852 a series of improvements to the harbor commenced, beginning with a set of piers to delineate the channel.

A 1905 upgrade to the north pierhead light rendered the older lighthouse superfluous, and it was deactivated that year.