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The Bunker At Cape May Point

Coastal Defense Bunker, Cape May, New Jersey

This bunker was part of a coastal defense system during World War II. In front of this bunker were 6" turrets and 155MM guns. The bunker was originally 900 feet inland. Coastal erosion had taken it's toll on the beach. As you can see in the pictures below, the bunker was in the surf. A plaque at the pavilion near the lighthouse says that the pilings were only meant to stabilize the structure, not support the structure with it's 7' thick walls in midair. The plaque also has a diagram of the interior of the structure.

In 2005, a beach replenishment project restored the sand around the bunker.

Coastal Defense Bunker, Cape May, New Jersey

At one time the park service had to mow the lawn around the bunker. If you want more information about the beach erosion, visit the museum near the lighthouse. It is in one of the small buildings about 100 yards east of the lighthouse.

Coastal Defense Bunker, Cape May, New Jersey

Part of the defensive system included a series of watchtowers that would help zero in targets by triangulation. One of these towers in Cape May has had a hotel built around it.

You can view a Quicktime® 360 degree view of the Cape May Lighthouse and the World War Two Bunker. (about 649k - opens in a new window). These pictures were taken on an extremely windy day so there are places where the stitching is a little fuzzy.

The Bunker at Cape May Point as viewed from the Lighthouse

Above is a view of the Bunker as seen from the lighthouse. The Beach restoration project has filled in most of the beach under the bunker as of June 2008

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