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Spring Point Ledge Light

South Portland, Maine

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Spring Point Ledge Light
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Location: West side of southern approach to Portland Harbor; Nearest city: South Portland

43 39 07 N
70 13 26 W

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Station established: 1897; Automated: circa 1960s.

Construction material: Brick, cast iron; Height of tower: 54 feet; Height of focal plane: 54 feet

There is parking nearby, and the public may walk out on the breakwater to the lighthouse. The lighthouse is closed to the public except during open houses.

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Original optic: Fifth-order Fresnel

Present optic: 300 mm

Characteristic: Flashing white every six seconds with two red sectors

Fog signal: One blast every 10 seconds

Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation

Maintained by
Spring Point Ledge Light Trust
P. O. Box 2311
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 699-2676

Related Sites

South Portland Historical Society

Portland, Maine Resource Guide

Southern Maine Community College

Maine.info: Resources for Maine Travel & Living

Previous lighthouse (south to north): Ram Island Ledge Light

Next lighthouse (south to north): Portland Breakwater Light

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