Saddleback Ledge Light
Saddleback Ledge Light, Navigation lighthouse in Knox County, Maine, United States.
Saddleback Ledge Light is a navigation lighthouse on a ledge in Knox County, Maine. The granite tower features a ten-sided lantern room on top and marks the southeastern approach to Penobscot Bay.
Architect Alexander Parris designed it in 1839 after the ship Royal Tar sank near the ledge carrying circus performers and animals. That disaster prompted the need for a navigation aid at this dangerous coastal spot.
The lighthouse represents Maine's maritime heritage and shaped how people understood coastal safety for generations. Its design became a recognizable symbol of the state's relationship with the sea.
The light sends a white flash every six seconds visible up to nine nautical miles away from passing vessels. A fog signal adds to the navigation aid, especially helpful when visibility drops in bad weather.
During the 1920s it was staffed only by male keepers, a setup called a 'stag' station within the lighthouse service. These remote posts developed their own rhythms and routines far from shore.
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