Goose Rocks Light
N 44° 08.120 W 068° 50.856
19T E 512190 N 4886915
88 times around this deck is a 1 mile hike.
Waymark Code: WMZZV
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2006
Views: 24
Site Location: On a rock in the east entrance to the Fox Islands Thorofare, northeast of North Haven.
Directions to this site: Camden or Rockland, ME - Some scenic cruises pass by this site.
Nearest City/Town: North Haven, ME
Purpose: To mark east entrance to the Fox Island
Thorofare between Vinal Haven and North Haven.
Active: Yes
Site established: 1890 by Benjamin Harrison
Built: 1890
Ht. Above Sea level: 51 ft
Tower: 51 ft Sparkplug Style
Tower Material: Cast Iron - White
Keeper's Quarters: 2-Story within the light
Fog House: Blast every 10 Seconds
Lens: 1890 - 4º Fresnel Lens 1963 - Automated 250 mm Optic
Light Color: Red/white sector
Light Characteristics: Flashing Every 6 Seconds
Light Range: 11-12 mi
Management: U.S. Coast Guard
Site Status: Site Closed, Tower Closed
Best Seen From: By Boat, but can be seen distantly from NE corner of Vinal Haven.
Notes : Spark plug style similar to Lubec Channel and Spring Point Lights.
Coastal Lighthouse: Lighthouse
Range Lights: Not listed
LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE VISIT: Not listed
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