Seguin Light, Historic lighthouse on Seguin Island, Maine, US.
Seguin Light is a granite lighthouse tower standing 16 meters tall on an island off the Maine coast. The structure features a white exterior with a black lantern room at the top and sits surrounded by water and rocky shores.
The original wooden lighthouse from 1795 was replaced with a stone tower in 1820 and later reconstructed in granite in 1857. This sequence of replacements reflects improvements in construction methods and the need to withstand harsh coastal conditions.
The lighthouse played a vital role in the maritime traditions of Maine, and visitors can sense how keepers and their families lived in isolation while guiding ships safely past the rocky coast. The place reflects the bonds between these lighthouse communities and the seafaring world they served.
The lighthouse is only accessible during the warmer months through a ferry service from the mainland. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and check in advance for operating days, as the island can be windy and the terrain uneven.
The lighthouse houses a rare first-order Fresnel lens that still operates and is one of the few remaining in active use in the United States. The island also features a wooden rail system that once transported supplies up the rocky slope.
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