LV 51 is the correct number and its original official name was Cornfield Point Light Vessel as evidenced by a very old photo. I meant to note that during its experimental lighting phase, it was only off CT and thus it would not then be named Sandy Hook, but I hit the reply icon too quickly. It was named Sandy Hook Later. Also, at the time of its sinking, its name was Relief.
Besides the book I have, below are 2 links that provide more of the information noted above with the first one showing the very old photo with its full name and the second summarizing its history and sinking.
http://www.uscglightshipsailors.org/cornfield_lightship_lv51.htm http://www.uscglightshipsailors.org/cornfield_lightship_lv_51_report_2003_424.htm Incidentally, if you want to find lightship information, the Lightship Sailors Association has lots of it. Its website is
www.uscglightshipsailors.org Laura, you're next.
