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Managing Organization:
Private owner
Notes:
This lighthouse was built between 1981 and 1987 by Dr. Bruce Woolett. It has been recognized as an official aid to navigation marking dangerous Seal Ledge. Height of Focal Plane: 44 Characteristic and Range: Flashing yellow (amber) every 2.5 seconds. Description of Tower: White square wood tower on roof of a small wood building.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1987 Date Present Tower Built: 1981-1987 Optics: 1987: Electric marine lens; 1989: Fifth order Fresnel lens (originally from Doubling Point Range Lights). Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions:
Visitors are welcome to visit the grounds near the lighthouse, but are not allowed inside without permission. To reach the lighthouse from ME 73: Between Thomaston and Rockland turn right on North Shore Drive ("Owls Head State Park" sign). Drive for 0.6 mile (past Ash Point Road on the right) and turn left at a sign marked "SHEARMANS LANE Prvt." Bear right at a "Y" into the driveway. As you enter the property there is a parking area to your right. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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