Ram Island Light, Maritime lighthouse in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, US
The white cylindrical brick tower rises from a granite base to a polygonal lantern house with an iron walkway and modern light fixture.
Congress allocated funds in 1837 for the lighthouse construction after Captain Joseph Smith reported the need for improved navigation at this maritime junction.
The fourth-order Fresnel lens, stolen in the 1970s and later recovered, remains preserved at the Boothbay Regional Historical Society for public viewing.
The lighthouse emits a red light every six seconds with two white sectors and maintains a range of 11 nautical miles for maritime navigation.
Samuel John Cavanor served as the first keeper from 1883 until 1913, continuing his duties despite losing a leg during his service period.
Location: Lincoln County
GPS coordinates: 43.80394,-69.59936
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:41
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