Spring Point Ledge Light
N 43° 39.123 W 070° 13.437
19T E 401298 N 4833955
Quick Description: This breakwater is a challenging hike to the lighthouse
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2006 4:39:10 PM
Waymark Code: WM107B
Views: 46
Long Description:
Site Location: On Portland Harbor in South Portland at the end of a 900 ft. breakwater.
Directions to this site: Portland, ME - Take ME-77 south, east on Broadway, right on Benjamin Pickett St., left on Fort Rd. to end to parking area at Fort Preble. Also take tour boat out of Portland.
Nearest City/Town: So. Portland, ME
Purpose:: Marks the dangerous ledge on the west side of the entrance to Portland Harbor.
Active: Yes
Site established: 1896 by Grover Cleveland.
Built: 1897
Ht. Above Sea level: 54 ft
Tower: 54 ft Sparkplug
Tower Material: Cast Iron on Brick - White
Keeper's Quarters: 2-Story Within the Tower
Oil Room: 240 gallon tank of kerosene in basement of the tower until electrified in 1934.
Fog Bell: Hung on the side of the tower struck twice every 12 seconds.
Fog Signal Blast Every 10 Seconds.
Lens: 5º Fresnel Lens 1934 - 300 mm Optic.
Light Color: White.
Light Characteristics: Flashing Every 6 Seconds
Light Range: 9-12 mi.
Management: Spring Point Ledge Light Trust
Contact: Spring Point Ledge Light Trust - P.O. Box 2311 - So. Portland, ME - 04106 - (207) 767-7488
Site Status: Site Open, Tower Open on Tours.
Best Seen From: Accessible in fair weather by walk
Notes : Portland Harbor Museum located nearby and conducts tours of the light. - (207)799-6337.
1951 - Lighthouse was joined to mainland with a 900 ft. breakwater containing 50,000 tons of granite.
1897 - Lighthouse built at a cost of $45,000.
Coastal Lighthouse: Lighthouse
Range Lights: Not listed
LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE VISIT: Not listed
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