Type:
Year Established:
1897
Existing:
Yes
Download:
345_4583adj.jpg (3.58 MB)
File Type:
jpg (image/jpeg)
Photo Date:
2007
Photo Credit:
Jeremy D'Entremont
LOCATION
Location:
TWO BUSH CHANNEL/PENOBSCOT BAY APPROACH
Latitude:
43° 57.8'
Longitude:
69° 4.5'
City / Town:
SPRUCE HEAD
U.S. State:
Maine
Location County:
KNOX
Country:
United States
OWNER & ACCESS
Open to Public:
No
STRUCTURE
Year Tower Established:
1897
Tower Construction Material:
BRICK
Tower Foundation:
NATURAL/EMPLACED
Height of light above mean high water, in feet:
65
Height, in feet, from base of structure to center of lantern:
42
Tower Shape:
SQUARE
Fog Signal Building?:
Yes
Year Fog Signal Building Constructed:
1897
Fog Signal Bldg Construction Materials:
BRICK
Keeper's Quarters?:
No
Keeper's Quarters Style:
DUPLEX
Keeper's Quarters Construction:
WOOD
Other Structures:
2 PRIVIES, STORAGE BUILDING
OPTICS
Current Optic:
VRB-25 (SOLAR POWERED)
Original Optic Type:
FIFTH ORDER
Year Original Lens Installed:
1897
Private Aid:
No
Year Automated:
1964
USCG Access to Optics:
Yes
Entered by:
Entered Date:
Jul 20, 2017