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Little River Lighthouse

Fl W 6s🇺🇸Eastern Maine, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Little River Lighthouse

The Little River Lighthouse stands on an island at the mouth of the Little River in Cutler, Maine. A light station was first established at this location in 1846, with the present iron tower constructed in 1876. The white tower measures 12 meters in height, and the light itself is situated at 17.5 meters above sea level. It emits a white flash, with a geographic range of 14 nautical miles. The station is no longer operational.

Why it matters: This structure is recognized as one of the few iron lighthouses in Maine and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1988.

Background
Little River Light is a lighthouse on an island at the mouth of the Little River, in Cutler, Maine. A light station was first established at this site in 1846, and the present structure was built in 1876. It is one of the only iron lighthouses in the state, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Little River Light Station on March 14, 1988. The light station is now owned by the American Lighthouse Foundation, which offers overnight stays in the keeper's house, and occasional tours of the property.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
17.5m
Geographic Range
14NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1846
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Eastern Maine
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
44.6509°
Longitude
-67.1923°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Little River Lighthouse at night?+
Little River displays the characteristic Fl W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area.
Which ports and harbors does Little River Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Little River Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SWF & SON INC. at 0.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include East Machias (9.5 NM WNW), Lubec (14.9 NM NE), Eastport (16.9 NM NNE), Grand Manan (17 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Little River Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Little River Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Little River Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Little River Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.