Deer Island Thorofare (Mark Island) Light
N 44° 08.083 W 068° 42.195
19T E 523737 N 4886878
On west side of 6 acre Mark Island in Penobscot Bay about 2 miles southwest of Stonington.
Waymark Code: WM101C
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2006
Views: 19
Directions to this site: Stonington, ME - Sightseeing cruise - Isle au Haut Co., Stonington.
Nearest City/Town: Stonington, ME
Purpose: Marks the western approach to Deer Island Thorofare.
Active: Yes
Site established: 1858 by James Buchanan
Built: 1858
Ht. Above Sea level: 52 ft
Tower: 25 ft Square Cylinder
Tower Material: Brick - White
Keeper's Quarters: 1½ story Frame - Burned 1959
Oil House: Demolished
Bell House: Demolished
Lens: 1858 - 4º Fresnel Lens 1960 - Automated - 250 mm Optic
Light Color: White
Light Characteristics: Flashing Every 6 Seconds
Light Range: 9 mi.
Management: Island Heritage Trust
Contact: Island Heritage Trust - P.O. Box 42 - Deer Isle, ME 04627
Site Status: Site Closed, Tower Closed
Best Seen From: By Boat Only
Notes: 1870's Lamp fuel changed from lard oil to kerosene.
This island is maintained as a bird santuary - Bald Eagles and Eider Ducks
Coastal Lighthouse: Lighthouse
Range Lights: Not listed
LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE VISIT: Not listed
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