Machias Seal Island Light
N 44° 30.100 W 067° 06.100
19T E 650908 N 4929346
Although in U.S. waters - maintained by Canadian Government.
Possession is 90% of the law
Waymark Code: WM1079
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2006
Views: 31
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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