Whitehead Island Lighthouse
Occ G 4s🇺🇸Southern Maine, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Whitehead Island Lighthouse
The lighthouse on Whitehead Island emits a green light. Its focal plane stands 23 meters above sea level. The current tower was constructed in 1852, designed by Alexander Parris. This light station is situated at the southwestern entrance to Penobscot Bay, marking the Muscle Ridge Channel. The property is now managed by Pine Island Camp, which offers public stays and rentals.
Why it matters: Established in 1804, Whitehead Light is one of Maine's oldest light stations and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Background
Whitehead Light is a lighthouse on Whitehead Island, on Muscle Ridge Channel, in the southwestern entrance to Penobscot Bay, Maine. It is in the town of St.George. Established in 1804, it is one of Maine's oldest light stations, with its present tower built in 1852 to a design attributed to Alexander Parris. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Whitehead Light Station on March 14, 1988. The property is now owned by not for profit Pine Island Camp. Whitehead light station offers to the public various stays at the light station from getaway weekends to learning retreats and renting the station as a vacation home. The light itself remains an active aid to navigation, maintained by the United States Coast Guard.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Occ G 4s
- Flash Type
- Occ
- Light Color
- Green
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 4s
- Focal Height
- 23m
Location
- City
- Southern Maine
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 43.9786°
- Longitude
- -69.1244°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Heritage Status
- 2
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q1541848 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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