Ram Island Light, Maritime lighthouse in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, US
Ram Island Light is a white cylindrical brick tower sitting on a granite base in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, topped with a polygonal lantern house featuring an iron walkway. The structure uses a modern light fixture to guide maritime traffic through the harbor waters.
Congress approved funding in 1837 for construction after reports highlighted navigation dangers at this harbor junction. The tower was built to guide ships safely through these waters and prevent maritime accidents.
This beacon holds deep meaning for the local fishing and boating community as a symbol of maritime safety. Visitors can observe how the light remains woven into the rhythm of harbor life and navigation traditions.
The lighthouse is best viewed from the water or nearby vantage points around the harbor, as it sits on an island location. Plan your visit during daylight or clear evenings when the light signal is visible and the surrounding harbor landscape is most enjoyable.
A fourth-order Fresnel lens was stolen in the 1970s but was later recovered and restored to its condition. The lens is now preserved at the Boothbay Regional Historical Society and remains on display for visitors to see.
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