Two Bush Island Light
N 43° 57.883 W 069° 04.383
19T E 494139 N 4867956
On a small isolated island 4 miles southeast of Spruce Head and 6 miles east of Port Clyde.
Waymark Code: WM107H
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2006
Views: 20
Directions to this site: Camden, ME - Go to wharf - Specialty excursions view lights in this region including this one.
Nearest City/Town: Newagen, ME
Purpose: Marks the north end of Two Bush Channel in Penobscot Bay and the east entrance to Muscle Ridge Channel.
Active: Yes
Site established: 1897 by William McKinley.
Built: 1897
Ht. Above Sea level: 65 ft
Tower: 42 ft Square Cylinder
Tower Material: Brick
Keeper's Quarters: 2-Story Frame - Demolished in 1970
Fog Signal House 1897 - Brick - Blast Every 15 Seconds.
Lens: 5º Fresnel Lens 1964 - Automated - small flashing light.
Light Color: Red/White.
Light Characteristics: Flashing Every 5 Seconds - Red Sector Covers South and East.
Light Range: Red/18 mi - White/22 mi
Management: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Contact: Franklin Island National Wildlife Refuge - P.O. Box 279 - Milbridge, ME - 04658 - (207) 546-2124
Site Status: Site Closed, Tower Closed.
Best Seen From: By Boat or Air Only
Notes : Named for the 2 lone pine trees that once stood on the island to guide ships.
Coastal Lighthouse: Lighthouse
Range Lights: Not listed
LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE VISIT: Not listed
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