Bear Island Light, Maritime lighthouse in Cranberry Isles, United States.
The Bear Island Light Station features a 31-foot-high brick tower positioned at the southern entrance to Somes Sound near Mount Desert Island.
The original lighthouse was built in 1839 following approval by President Martin Van Buren, with the current structure dating from a reconstruction in 1889.
For generations, lighthouse keepers and their families maintained this critical navigation aid while living in isolation on the 11-acre Bear Island.
The lighthouse operates as a private residence and navigation aid, accessible for viewing only by boat from the waters around Cranberry Isles.
The structure stands on federal park land but remains under private lease, maintaining its dual function as both a residence and maritime beacon.
Location: Cranberry Isles
GPS coordinates: 44.28343,-68.26991
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:52
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