Lightship WAL 536

Lightship WAL 536, also known as the "Overfalls," was a United States Coast Guard lightship constructed in 1950 and commissioned to serve as a navigational aid along the U.S. East Coast. Throughout her active service, WAL 536 was stationed at several key locations, most notably the Overfalls station off the coast of Delaware, where she warned mariners of shallow waters and dangerous shoals. The vessel was crewed by Coast Guard personnel and played a critical role in maritime safety during her operational years until being decommissioned in 1972. Today, Lightship WAL 536 is preserved as a museum ship in Lewes, Delaware, honoring her legacy and the vital service of American lightships.