Burnt Coat Harbor Light
Burnt Coat Harbor Light, Maritime lighthouse at Hockamock Head, Swan's Island, Maine.
Burnt Coat Harbor Light is a lighthouse station on Swan's Island, Maine, consisting of four buildings on 3 acres of coastal land. The complex includes a 10-meter tower, keeper's house, bell house, and oil house.
The lighthouse was built in 1872 to guide ships through the Western Way, helping vessels safely navigate this dangerous coastal area. It gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 as an important maritime landmark.
The keeper's house hosts exhibitions during summer months that document the island's maritime past through artifacts and local artwork. These displays reflect how this place shaped the lives of Swan's Island residents.
The site offers free access to buildings, coastal trails, and beaches with regular tower tours available throughout the week. Bring appropriate clothing for coastal weather, as conditions can change quickly on this exposed headland.
The facility now operates partly on solar power after installing an LED lighting system in 2017, replacing the original gas and candle lights. This demonstrates how historic sites can employ modern technology while continuing to serve their original navigation purpose.
Location: Swan's Island
Inception: 1872
Height: 10 m
Address: Harbor Road
GPS coordinates: 44.13449,-68.44764
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
Maine offers coastal areas, forest landscapes and many historic sites. The region extends from the Atlantic Ocean to wooded mountains inland. Visitors find state parks like Baxter and Acadia, which provide opportunities for hiking and observing wildlife. The coast is lined with lighthouses, including Pemaquid Point and West Quoddy Head. Islands such as Monhegan and Peaks Island lie offshore. Waterfalls like Screw Auger Falls and Angel Falls draw hikers. Lakes such as Moosehead Lake attract people in warmer months. Old military structures like Fort Gorges remain from earlier centuries. Trails lead through areas like Gulf Hagas and Vaughan Woods. The landscape includes beaches at Roque Bluffs and Reid State Park, where sand meets the ocean. Mountain trails at Tumbledown offer views of surrounding valleys. The Carriage Roads on Mount Desert Island provide paths through forests and along lakeshores. Nature areas like Orono Bog Boardwalk allow close views of wetland plants. These places show the variety of terrain Maine contains, from rocky shores to inland wilderness.
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