Machias Seal Island Light - Coastal Lighthouses on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
Site Location: On a 10-acre island in the Gulf of Maine south of Grand Manan Island, 12 miles from Cutler.

Directions to this site: Cutler or Jonesport, ME - Charter boat to view this light and puffins.

Nearest City/Town: Cutler, ME

Purpose: Marks nearby rocks and ledges.

Active: Yes

Site established: 1832

Built: 1832, 1915 by Canada.

Ht. Above Sea level: 82 ft

Tower: 50 ft Octagonal Cylinder

Tower Material: Wood - White

Keeper's Quarters: 1-1/2 Story

Lens: 3-1/2º Fresnel Lens within an aero beacon

Light Color: White.

Light Characteristics: Flashing Every 15 Seconds

Light Range: 17 mi

Management: Canadian Coast Guard

Site Status: Site Open, Tower Closed.

Best Seen From: Charter a boat to the Island

Notes: Although in U.S. waters - maintained by Canadian Government.
Island contains large puffin colony (thousands) and other seabirds.

Coastal Lighthouse: Lighthouse Range Lights: Not listed LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE VISIT: Not listed

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