Curtis Island Lighthouse
Occ G 4s🇺🇸Southern Maine, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Curtis Island Lighthouse
The Curtis Island Light stands 7.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 16 meters above sea level. This lighthouse emits a green light. It was first established in 1835, and the current structure dates from 1896. Automation of the light occurred in 1972. The lighthouse is situated on Curtis Island, which provides shelter for the harbor from ocean storms.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and marks the approach to Camden's harbor.
Background
Curtis Island Light, originally Negro Island Light, is a lighthouse marking the approach to the harbor of Camden, Maine. It is on Curtis Island, which shelters the harbor from ocean storms. It was first established in 1835, and the present structure was built in 1896. The light was automated in 1972 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Occ G 4s
- Flash Type
- Occ
- Light Color
- Green
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 4s
- Focal Height
- 16m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1835
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
Visiting
- Open to public
- museum
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 7.5m
Location
- City
- Southern Maine
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 44.2013°
- Longitude
- -69.0489°
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
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- Wikidata
- Q5195779 →
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